Perception Engineer
Core
Designing and implementing perception, object detection, and tracking algorithms for autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors.
Role type
Perception Engineer (Computer Vision/Robotics)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Space defense, autonomous systems, computer vision
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
C++, Python, image processing, object detection, tracking algorithms, statistical analysis, hardware-in-the-loop simulation
Preferred skills
SLAM, nonlinear filtering, pose estimation, high-reliability production code
Technologies
C++, Python
Responsibilities
Drive architecture for image processing and pose estimation pipelines; Design and implement robust perception algorithms; Perform statistical analysis for algorithm verification; Test algorithms via simulation; Integrate algorithms into flight software
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)