Principal EO/IR Image Processing Architect

Rocket Lab

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 210,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Long Beach, CA seeks a Principal Algorithm Engineer to develop and deploy advanced EO/IR image-processing algorithms for space payloads. You will work with multidisciplinary teams on machine learning, optical design, and space vehicle modeling to prototype processing pipelines for next-generation sensors.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in image processing and computer vision, are proficient in Python, and can lead technical efforts while communicating

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher in physics, optical sciences, CS, math, EE, or related field with image processing/EOIR experience.
  • Strong experience designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing EO/IR image-processing algorithms.
  • Clear communication skills and ability to present results to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, validate, and deploy EO/IR image-processing algorithms for space payloads.
  • Collaborate with ML, optical design, and space vehicle modeling teams.
  • Prototype processing claims for next‑generation space payloads and transition to real-time implementations.
  • Analyze large EO/IR datasets to extract analytics and assess algorithm performance.
  • Document and present results to government customers and stakeholders.
  • Travel or off‑site work as needed.

Skills

Python
Image processing
Computer vision
Leadership
Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12+ yrs
Master's degree + 8+ yrs
Ph.D. + 5+ yrs

Tools

C/C++

Job description

Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Long Beach, CA seeks a Principal Algorithm Engineer to develop and deploy advanced EO/IR image-processing algorithms for space payloads. You will work with multidisciplinary teams on machine learning, optical design, and space vehicle modeling to prototype processing pipelines for next-generation sensors.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in image processing and computer vision, are proficient in Python, and can lead technical efforts while communicating

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