3D Computer Vision Researcher – Arlington, VA
About The Position
The 3D Computer Vision Researcher researches and develops algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. Current projects emphasize aerial and satellite imagery, with potential applications to other data domains such as underwater imagery and synthetic aperture radar. The role contributes to open-source applications and frameworks including TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, and explores how 3D vision can support problems such as object detection and tracking, change detection, super resolution, and video compression. Kitware works with government R&D agencies, branches of the U.S. military, members of the Intelligence Community, and commercial organizations. The researcher may collaborate directly with customers, participate in field tests and demonstrations, publish research, and apply AI approaches to real-world national security challenges. The role includes support for participating in national and international conferences and, if desired, seeking funding to develop independent research areas. Kitware describes its environment as collaborative, with flexibility in assignments, significant independence, and opportunities to take ownership of work. The company is employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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.
- A strong publication record in top-tier research publications and conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV.
- A highly innovative approach and a demonstrated record of solving difficult technical challenges using imagery.
- Experience collaborating successfully with others and thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen due to contractual restrictions.
- Active or prior TS/SCI security clearance.
- Include a detailed list of publications as part of the resume or CV.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with geospatial coordinate systems and transformations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and develop solutions involving camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction from images.
- Contribute to open-source software such as 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 research areas, if desired.
- Collaborate 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.
- Eligible employees can share in the value created through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
