Perception Engineer

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

Menlo Ventures is seeking candidates for roles involving advanced algorithm development in space technologies in Laguna Beach, California. The successful candidate will design and implement cutting-edge image processing and tracking solutions to enhance spacecraft capabilities.

Candidates should hold a degree in Computer Science or Robotics, and have at least two years of experience in real-world algorithm applications. A competitive salary range combined with benefits ensures a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, robotics, or similar discipline.
• 2+ years of experience implementing perception and tracking algorithms.
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture for image processing, object tracking, and pose estimation.
• Design and implement robust perception algorithms in C++.
• Test and verify algorithms via software/hardware simulation.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Algorithm design

Object detection

Tracking algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, robotics, or similar discipline

Master’s or PhD in computer science, robotics, or similar discipline

Job description

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the architecture for the image processing, object tracking, and pose estimation pipelines for the next generation of Jackal spacecraft
• Design and implement robust perception, object detection, and tracking algorithms in C++
• Perform statistical analysis to support algorithm characterization and verification
• Test and verify your algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation
• Work with the software team to integrate your algorithms into flight software

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, robotics, or a similar discipline
• Experienced with C/C++ and Python
• 2+ years of experience with implementing perception and tracking algorithms deployed in real world systems
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches
• Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s or PhD in computer science, robotics, or a similar discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code
• Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: SLAM, nonlinear filtering, image processing, object detection, computer vision, pose estimation

COMPENSATION

• Colorado Base Salary: $100,000 - $190,000
• California Base Salary: $115,000 - $200,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Ideally, we are seeking candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.