Senior Algorithm Engineer II, EO/IR Image Analysis

Job overview

The Senior Algorithm Engineer II, EO/IR Image Analysis role is onsite in Tucson, AZ. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports Rocket Lab Optical Systems’ work on mission-critical space-domain and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance challenges, including support for the U.S. Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The role develops and deploys deep-learning and computer-vision algorithms for electro-optical and infrared image processing. It contributes to operational optical systems through model development, simulation-based training and validation, prototyping, maintenance, and collaboration with AI, machine-learning, and computer-vision researchers and engineers.

What you'll do

• Develop computer-vision algorithms and deep neural networks for image and video processing
• collaborate on AI, machine learning, and computer vision
• use physics-based image simulation frameworks to scale training and validation data
• design, train, and deploy machine-learning models
• prototype and develop systems for operational integration
• troubleshoot, fix bugs, and maintain systems
• evaluate new research, tools, frameworks, and techniques.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior algorithm engineer ii

eo/ir image analysis

full-time

tucson az

rocket lab

computer vision

deep learning

image processing

python

machine learning

space systems

security clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. It specifies experience requirements based on degree level and lists Python and deep-learning libraries among required qualifications.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. Sector: 33.