Perception Engineer, Missile Defense
Core
Architect and deploy perception systems for space-based missile defense to see, track, and discriminate objects in space using multi-band infrared and visible imagery.
Role type
Senior IC perception engineer (space defense)
Builds
Space-based interceptors and autonomous spacecraft perception stacks
Domain
Space defense / Missile defense / EO/IR
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
C++, Python, image processing, multi-object tracking, radiometry, infrared phenomenology, physics-based feature modeling, statistical analysis, simulation validation
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in relevant field, EO/IR sensor program experience, nonlinear filtering (JPDA, MHT, IMM), IR scene generation, high-reliability C++ code
Technologies
C++, Python, multi-band EO/IR sensors, space-qualified processors
Responsibilities
Drive architecture for image processing and multi-object tracking pipelines; Design and implement multi-band EO/IR image processing; Develop physics-based features from first principles; Model phenomenology driving object signatures; Design robust tracking for closely spaced objects; Perform statistical analysis and Monte Carlo campaigns; Test algorithms in simulation and integrate into flight software
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC