Computer Vision Software Engineer, Senior (Level III)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Computer Vision Software Engineer to support advanced perception and mission-processing capabilities for mission-critical aerospace and space systems within a highly collaborative defense environment. This role is responsible for developing high-performance computer vision and AI-enabled software solutions optimized for resource-constrained, radiation-hardened edge-processing hardware supporting advanced space-based platforms. The ideal candidate has strong experience with C++/Python development, software architecture, computer vision algorithms, and embedded or real-time systems supporting advanced aerospace and national security applications., * Develop and maintain high-performance perception and mission-processing software solutions for edge-deployed aerospace platforms

• Apply modern software design principles including modularity, testability, and scalable architecture methodologies
• Develop production-grade software utilizing C++ along with Python for testing, simulation, and rapid prototyping activities
• Support implementation and optimization of classical computer vision algorithms including feature detection, stereo matching, and optical flow
• Support integration of AI/ML-based perception techniques including semantic segmentation and learned feature representations
• Optimize software performance for resource-constrained, radiation-hardened processors utilized in space-based systems
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, optics specialists, systems architects, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Support CI/CD pipeline activities utilizing GitLab CI, Docker, and automated testing frameworks
• Develop unit, integration, and performance testing activities supporting mission-critical software quality objectives
• Utilize Linux/Unix environments, CMake build systems, and debugging/profiling tools supporting software development lifecycle activities
• Support deployment of software solutions within real-time and embedded system environments
• Contribute to highly collaborative engineering teams supporting advanced aerospace and national security programs

• Strong software development experience utilizing C++ (C++14/17/20) and Python
• Experience supporting unit, integration, and performance testing methodologies utilizing frameworks such as Google Test
• Understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns including SOLID, factory, strategy, visitor, and dependency injection
• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures including graphs, trees, heaps, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms
• Experience with Linux/Unix development environments, CMake build systems, and debugging/profiling tools such as gdb and valgrind
• Strong communication and collaboration skills supporting multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Clearance eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship required, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline
• Familiarity with Rust or other functional programming languages
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployment environments
• Experience utilizing MATLAB
• Experience designing or implementing computer vision algorithms and/or AI/ML techniques
• Prior experience supporting real-time or embedded systems
• Knowledge of GPU and parallel programming technologies including CUDA, OpenCL, and OpenMP
• Experience supporting aerospace, space, AI/ML, or national security software programs preferred