Space CV Intern - Pose Estimation & Satellites

University of Alaska Fairbanks Petroleum Engineering; Mount Vision (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory seeks a Computer Vision Engineer Intern to support satellite CV pose estimation and related algorithm development. The role involves building, porting, testing CV algorithms for space applications, under mentor guidance.

Qualifications include hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Candidates should be US citizens eligible for clearance and available for a 12-week summer period in 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering or a related field.
• Senior or graduate student status required.
• 3.0 GPA minimum required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design/port, build, and test of satellite CV pose estimation and related algorithms.
• Analyze algorithm performance and document results.
• Present analysis findings to team.
• Collaborate with other students and professionals to complete tasks.

Skills

Pose estimation

Object tracking

Structure from motion

Object segmentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering

Senior or graduate student

GPA 3.0 minimum

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Confluence

Jira

Bitbucket

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory seeks a Computer Vision Engineer Intern to support satellite CV pose estimation and related algorithm development. The role involves building, porting, testing CV algorithms for space applications, under mentor guidance.

Qualifications include hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Candidates should be US citizens eligible for clearance and available for a 12-week summer period in 2027.