Principal EO/IR Image Analysis Algorithms Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Tucson, AZ seeks a Principal Algorithm Engineer specializing in EO/IR image analysis. You will develop, validate, and deploy advanced algorithms for space payloads and mission-critical sensing tasks.

Responsibilities include building simulations, improving deployed systems, and presenting results to government customers. Requires 12+ years in the field and TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, optical sciences, computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance.
• 12+ years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++ for analysis, modeling, simulation, or algorithm development.
• Strong experience designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing EO/IR sensors algorithms (image processing & pattern recognition).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present results to diverse audiences.
• Ability to contribute to programs and project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize EO/IR image processing algorithms.
• Apply pattern recognition to detect, classify, and track objects in EO/IR data.
• Build and enhance modeling/simulation libraries and image data simulators.
• Maintain and improve deployed algorithms and ensure system performance.
• Implement algorithm improvements in deployed systems for mission needs.
• Document and present performance results to technical and government stakeholders.
• Attend technical interchange meetings and represent the organization in project development.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

EO/IR processing

Pattern recognition

TS/SCI clearance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/optical sciences/CS/math/EE

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Tucson, AZ seeks a Principal Algorithm Engineer specializing in EO/IR image analysis. You will develop, validate, and deploy advanced algorithms for space payloads and mission-critical sensing tasks.

Responsibilities include building simulations, improving deployed systems, and presenting results to government customers. Requires 12+ years in the field and TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship may be required.