3D Computer Vision Researcher – Arlington, VA

Kitware•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Research and develop computer vision algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. Current projects emphasize aerial and satellite imagery, with opportunities to apply the work to other domains, including underwater imagery and synthetic aperture radar. The role contributes to open source applications and frameworks such as TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, and explores how 3D vision can support broader computer vision problems such as object detection and tracking, change detection, super resolution, and video compression. The researcher will collaborate with government R&D agencies, military branches, the Intelligence Community, and commercial organizations. The role offers opportunities to work directly with customers, take part in field tests and demonstrations, publish research, and apply state-of-the-art AI to national security challenges. Researchers are supported in attending national and international conferences and may seek funding to develop their own research areas. Kitware is a research and development software company whose work supports fields including healthcare, national security, and advanced computing. It is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Employees work in a collaborative environment with flexibility in assignments, significant independence, and opportunities to take ownership of their work.

Requirements

PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience using multiview geometry to develop algorithms for building 3D point clouds, meshes, Gaussian Splats, or NeRFs from imagery or video.
Experience with AI/ML methods for 3D reconstruction or camera calibration.
Experience with good software development practices and proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
Strong publication record in top-tier research publications and conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV.
Innovative approach and demonstrated record of solving difficult technical challenges using imagery.
Experience collaborating successfully with others and thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens will be considered due to contractual restrictions.
Active or prior TS/SCI security clearance.
Include a detailed list of publications in the resume or CV.

Nice To Haves

Experience with geospatial coordinate systems and transformations.

Responsibilities

Research and develop solutions involving camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction from images.
Contribute to open source software, including TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield.
Collaborate with other researchers to develop ideas and peer-review work.
Prepare and present research findings to customers and collaborators.
Participate in national and international conferences, with support and encouragement from the company.
Seek funding to grow and develop personal research areas, if desired.
Collaborate directly with customers and participate in field tests and demonstrations.

Benefits

Six weeks of paid time off.
Flexible working hours.
Competitive compensation.
Employee bonus plan.
401(k).
Health and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Relocation assistance when applicable.
Free coffee, drinks, and snacks.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), through which eligible employees can share in the value they help create.