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Computer Vision Engineer, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering : GNC & Simulation Engineering
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Washington, DC$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 9mo ago

About the role

Anduril Industries is hiring a Computer Vision Engineer to join the Space team in Washington, DC. The role involves designing and integrating perception subsystems for space missions, developing CV algorithms and hardware/software interfaces, and enabling autonomous spacecraft operations across multiple orbital regimes.

Responsibilities

  • Propose and prototype innovative solutions leveraging state-of-the-art techniques
  • Develop and maintain core libraries and runtime applications
  • Integrate classical and geometric computer vision methods with ML
  • Work on space vehicle CV software and hardware subsystems for various spacecraft efforts
  • Develop software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities
  • Develop test plans and procedures to validate the CV system during ground checkout, on-orbit commissioning and operations
  • Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
  • Coordinate with end-users and customers to translate needs into features while balancing UX with engineering constraints
  • Support schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations
  • Design flight software and firmware, algorithms, and simulation products
  • Develop space vehicle autonomy tools for dynamic space operations
  • Develop test processes and execute them
  • Define automated fault detection and responses
  • Provide hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation capabilities

Qualifications

  • 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
  • High proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment
  • Experience in Object Detection, Object Tracking, Instance Segmentation, Semantic Segmentation, Semantic Change Detection, NFT
  • Experience in Visual Odometry, SLAM, Multi-view Geometry, Structure from Motion, 3D Geometry, Discriminative Correlation Filters, Stereo, Neural 3D Reconstruction, Multi-band sensor processing, RGB-D and LIDAR Sensor Fusion
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and requirements
  • Familiarity with terminal guidance, rendezvous proximity operations and docking, orbital mechanics with propulsive spacecraft, and/or spacecraft/missile GNC
  • Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Machine Learning and ML algorithmsC++

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and others)
  • Competitive benefits package available to employees
  • Equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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