Senior EO/IR Image Analysis Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Tucson, AZ, invites applications for Senior Algorithm Engineer II – EO/IR Image Analysis. You will develop, validate, and deploy advanced EO/IR image processing and pattern recognition algorithms for space payloads, including detection and tracking.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong MATLAB/Python/C/C++ skills, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will collaborate with Space Systems on mission-critical projects and contribute to performance improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics/optical sciences/CS/math/EE with EO/IR experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• 8+ years of professional experience in relevant field.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Python/C/C++ for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and deploy EO/IR image processing algorithms.
• Improve object detection and tracking for space payloads.
• Build simulation tools and synthetic EO/IR data for testing.
• Document performance and present results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with government customers and teams.

Skills

Image processing

Pattern recognition

Communication skills

Project contribution

8+ years experience

Education

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

Master's or PhD (nice to have)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Tucson, AZ, invites applications for Senior Algorithm Engineer II – EO/IR Image Analysis. You will develop, validate, and deploy advanced EO/IR image processing and pattern recognition algorithms for space payloads, including detection and tracking.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong MATLAB/Python/C/C++ skills, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will collaborate with Space Systems on mission-critical projects and contribute to performance improvements