Computer Vision Engineer, Space
Anduril IndustriesBase Salary
$166k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Propose and prototype state-of-the-art computer vision solutions for real-world spacecraft problems.
- Develop and maintain core libraries, runtime applications, flight software, firmware, algorithms, and simulation products.
- Integrate classical and geometric computer vision methods with machine learning methods.
- Develop computer vision software and hardware subsystems for spacecraft across multiple orbital regimes.
- Build software-defined autonomy capabilities for maneuvering spacecraft and dynamic space operations.
- Create test plans and procedures for ground checkout, on-orbit commissioning, and spacecraft operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, end users, operators, and customers to define and deliver functionality.
- Support ground testing, launch windows, and on-orbit spacecraft operations.
- Define automated fault detection and response capabilities.
- Provide hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation capabilities.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, or Image Science with an emphasis on Computer Vision.
- BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Advanced professional experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms on large-scale datasets.
- High proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment.
- Experience with one or more computer vision areas including object detection, object tracking, instance segmentation, semantic segmentation, semantic change detection, or natural feature tracking.
- Experience with one or more areas including visual odometry, SLAM, multi-view geometry, structure from motion, 3D geometry, discriminative correlation filters, stereo, neural 3D reconstruction, multi-band sensor processing, RGB-D, or LIDAR sensor fusion.
- Ability to understand complex systems and detailed requirements quickly.
- Familiarity with terminal guidance, rendezvous proximity operations and docking, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft and missile GNC.
- Clear communication and organizational skills, including documentation and training materials.
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance that can be maintained.
- Preferred experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Go, C++, and Linux systems.
- Preferred experience with computer vision, vision navigation, image processing, feature tracking, SLAM, OpenCV, and NFT.
- Preferred experience testing computer vision subsystems in laboratory environments that replicate space constraints.
- Preferred experience with orbital mechanics, resident space object tracking, spacecraft operations, and satellite command and control.
- Preferred experience with FlatSats, hardware-in-the-loop testbeds, digital spacecraft simulators, and nominal or fault scenario validation.
- Preferred experience developing 3-DOF and 6-DOF dynamics simulation models for GNC analysis and validation.
- Preferred exposure to U.S. satellite operations policy and constraints.
Benefits
- Full-time employees receive comprehensive competitive benefits available at little to no cost.
- Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers as part of total compensation.
- The role is based in Costa Mesa, California.
- The position supports operationally relevant spacecraft programs, including ground testing, launch windows, and on-orbit operations.
About Anduril Industries
Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever. We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide. Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at careers@anduril.com.