True Anomaly

Perception Engineer

1w ago
USAMiddle
True Anomaly

Perception Engineer

1w ago
USAMiddlec++cpythonimage processingobject detectionpose estimationstatistical analysissoftware verification

Develop perception, object detection, and tracking algorithms for spacecraft systems.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the architecture for the image processing, object tracking, and pose estimation pipelines for the next generation of Jackal spacecraft
  • Design and implement robust perception, object detection, and tracking algorithms in C++
  • Perform statistical analysis to support algorithm characterization and verification
  • Test and verify your algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation
  • Work with the software team to integrate your algorithms into flight software  

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, robotics, or a similar discipline
  • Experienced with C/C++ and Python
  • 2+ years of experience with implementing perception and tracking algorithms deployed in real world systems
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches
  • Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security
  • U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  • Work Location — This is an onsite role, we are seeking only candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.
  • Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
  • Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
  • This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
  • True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
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Nice to have

  • Master’s or PhD in computer science, robotics, or a similar discipline
  • 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code
  • Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: SLAM, nonlinear filtering, image processing, object detection, computer vision, pose estimation  

Conditions

  • Base Salary: $90,000 - $250,000
  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave  
  • Your actual level and base salary will be  determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.  

Other

  • Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
  • OUR MISSION
  • True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
  • OUR VALUES
  • Be the offset.   We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
  • What would it take?  We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
  • It’s the people.  Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.