Space Computer Vision Engineer — Autonomous Spacecraft

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Space-focused work

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Computer Vision Engineer to advance perception systems for space missions. You will design and implement CV algorithms, integrate sensors, and collaborate with Space teammates to deliver reliable, software-defined spacecraft. The role requires strong ML, C++, Linux, and experience with SLAM/3D reconstruction.

US Top Secret clearance is required. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Propose and prototype innovative CV solutions for space missions.
• Develop and maintain core libraries and runtime applications.
• Integrate classical and geometric CV methods with ML approaches.
• Collaborate with Sensors, GNC, Avionics, and Flight Software teams.
• Design flight software and firmware algorithms and simulations.
• Develop space vehicle autonomy tools for dynamic operations.
• Define automated fault detection and responses.

Skills

ML algorithms

C++

Python

Vision navigation

SLAM

Neural 3D reconstruction

Geometric methods

Documentation

Education

MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics or Computer Science

BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Python

Go

Linux

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Computer Vision Engineer to advance perception systems for space missions. You will design and implement CV algorithms, integrate sensors, and collaborate with Space teammates to deliver reliable, software-defined spacecraft. The role requires strong ML, C++, Linux, and experience with SLAM/3D reconstruction.

US Top Secret clearance is required. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive