Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory • North Logan, UT

2d • $93,000 - $156,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Computer Vision Engineer with expertise in algorithm development and AI to lead real-time imaging projects and software frameworks for U.S. Military and NASA space missions. The selected candidate will partner with flight software, guidance navigation & control (GN&C), and systems engineers to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions for spacecraft docking, proximity operations, satellite refueling, and other space-based operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer vision, computer science, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience designing and deploying computer vision systems in a professional environment
• Experience architecting modular, testable software (Agile, CI, version control)
• Mastery of modern CV/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.)
• Strong foundation in classical vision (camera models, coordinate transforms, object detection)
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and/or MATLAB for image processing
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical discussions (white-boarding, UML, design docs)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automatic code‑generation from MATLAB/Simulink.
• Prior work on space‑qualified software (flight or ground systems).
• Knowledge of edge AI hardware (NVIDIA Jetson, FPGA, neuromorphic chips).
• Familiarity with the Atlassian toolset for project tracking and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and optimizes classical and modern CV/ML algorithms (object detection, tracking, segmentation, SLAM, pose estimation, etc.) for both on-board and ground-based processing
• Influences SDL’s advanced imaging roadmap and contributes to community standards
• Works closely with FSW and GNC teams to embed vision pipelines into flight software and ground-segment tools
• Guides junior CV/AI engineers, conducts code reviews, and shares best practices
• Defines modular, scalable software architectures and CI/CD pipelines for vision applications

Benefits

• SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative culture built on respect, empowerment, and accountability.
• Opportunities to mentor junior engineers and shape the future of space‑based computer‑vision technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level