Software Engineer (Perception)
EVONA
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
£ 180KJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Computer Vision
C++
Nvidia CUDA
Python
Real-Time Operating Systems
TensorFlow
Software Engineering
PyTorch
Requirements
- Strong software engineering skills in C++ and Python
- Must of worked on Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Experience with computer vision, ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), and CUDA acceleration
- Background in real-time/embedded systems, edge computing, or robotics
- Hands-on experience with perception systems in autonomy, drones, robotics, AR/VR, or self-driving vehicles
- Minimum 2 years' experience (open to junior through senior levels)
- Space industry experience not required - we're seeking autonomy and perception engineers who thrive on solving complex, real-world problems
Benefits & conditions
- Impact: Apply your autonomy expertise to one of the most exciting frontiers of engineering
- Ownership: Join as one of the first 3 US hires, shaping both technology and team direction
- Growth: Help build a US team that will scale significantly in the next phase
Compensation & Benefits
- $150,000 - $180,000+ depending on level
- Equity participation
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible PTO and paid leave
About the company
EVONA is partnering with a pioneering aerospace company developing a new generation of autonomous spacecraft systems. Their mission is to build advanced autonomy and perception pipelines that allow satellites to detect, classify, and understand objects in orbit in real time.
This is a rare opportunity to join as one of the first US software hires, giving you direct impact on a high-profile space program while shaping the growth of the US software team.
What You'll Do
* Develop and optimise computer vision & ML algorithms for real-time object detection and characterisation
* Integrate perception models into onboard flight computers and autonomy pipelines
* Build sensor models, digital twins, and simulation tools for training and validation
* Collaborate with international engineering teams while helping expand the US presence
* Contribute across a small, fast-moving team tackling complex, mission-critical challenges