Anduril
Senior Computer Vision Engineer, Space
$191K–$254K
Washington, District of Columbia, United States +2 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jan 6, 2026
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Reston, Virginia, United States - Experience
- Advanced professional experience; no number of years specified.
- Education
- MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics or Computer Science, Image Science with emphasis on Computer Vision; BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Designs, integrates, tests, and operates computer-vision and autonomy systems for spacecraft and space missions.
What you'll do
- Develop and integrate computer-vision algorithms, software, and hardware subsystems for spacecraft.
- Design validation plans and run ground, hardware-in-the-loop, simulation, and on-orbit testing.
- Develop autonomous spacecraft operations capabilities and coordinate implementation with partner engineering teams and mission users.
What they ask for
- MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics or Computer Science, Image Science with emphasis on Computer Vision; BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Advanced professional experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms on large-scale datasets; experience in at least one listed computer-vision task and one listed geometry, navigation, or sensor-fusion area.
- High proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment.
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience testing CV subsystems in laboratory environments that mimic space environmental constraints.
- Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities.
Pay
$191,000 — $254,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
C++, Linux, ML, Matlab, Simulink, Python, Go, Open CV
AI focus
Develops and integrates machine-learning and computer-vision methods for spacecraft perception, navigation, and autonomous operations.
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