Junior EO/IR Vision Algorithm Engineer (Huntsville)

Via Logic LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Junior EO/IR Algorithm Developer in Huntsville, AL to design and refine algorithms for object detection, recognition and tracking in EO/IR imagery. You will prototype in Python and advance mature designs to production-level C++ applications, leveraging OpenCV, NumPy, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.

The role requires building robust CV solutions, evaluating performance with metrics, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful integration into ATA/ATR software

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 0+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Python for scientific computing and algorithm prototyping (NumPy, SciPy, scikit-Image, OpenCV, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow).
• Familiarity with C++ development and willingness to grow toward production-quality implementation.
• Foundational knowledge of image processing and computer vision techniques (e.g. filtering, segmentation, feature extraction, optical flow).
• Basic understanding of deep learning methods for detection/recognition/tracking.
• Ability to analyze algorithm performance, identify limitation, and clearly communicate findings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with version control (Git), JIRA, Agile workflows, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prototype, and refine algorithms for object detection, recognition and tracking in EO/IR imagery.
• Implement algorithms in Python for rapid prototyping and transition mature designs into production-level C++ applications.
• Apply conventional computer vision and image processing methods, as well as deep learning-based approaches (CNNs, transformer models, etc.).
• Evaluate algorithm effectiveness using quantitative metrics and qualitative analysis; characterize algorithm limitations and performance sensitivities.
• Work closely with program leadership, test teams, and modeling & simulation groups to communicate data needs, test conditions, and performance expectations.
• Prepare technical documentation, present algorithm results, and support integration into ATA/ATR software stacks.
• Contribute to dataset creation, labeling strategies, and data management workflows as needed.
• Collaborate with senior algorithm developers on system architecture and design improvements.

Skills

Python programming

Image processing

Computer vision

Deep learning basics

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Prototyping

Education

Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

OpenCV

NumPy

SciPy

scikit-Image

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Git

JIRA

CUDA

C++

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Junior EO/IR Algorithm Developer in Huntsville, AL to design and refine algorithms for object detection, recognition and tracking in EO/IR imagery. You will prototype in Python and advance mature designs to production-level C++ applications, leveraging OpenCV, NumPy, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.

The role requires building robust CV solutions, evaluating performance with metrics, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful integration into ATA/ATR software