Remote Sensing Software Engineer - Aurora
Core
Develop software tools and ML modules for radiometric modeling, sensor observation geometry, and image/signal processing to support OPIR and remote-sensing missions.
Role type
Mid-level IC remote sensing software engineer
Builds
High-fidelity processing pipelines, secure user-centered tools, and integrated capabilities for mission outcomes
Domain
Defense/Intelligence (OPIR) + Remote Sensing + Computer Vision + Orbital Mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV, xarray, PyTorch, TensorFlow, orbital mechanics basics, large sensor dataset handling (HDF5, cloud storage), Agile methods
Preferred skills
sensor phenomenology, radiometric calibration, signature interpretation, super-resolution, deblurring, uncertainty quantification, Kalman filtering, GitLab CI/CD
Technologies
PyTorch, TensorFlow, NumPy, OpenCV, SciPy, Astropy, GitLab, Docker/Containers
Responsibilities
Develop software for radiometric modeling and sensor observation geometry; Implement imaging workflows including motion compensation and super-resolution; Build ML modules for detection and object classification; Design scientific Python pipelines for real-time/batch processing; Support orbital modeling tasks (SGP4, TLE ingestion); Preprocess imagery via calibration and filtering; Maintain reproducible environments with containers and experiment tracking
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC