Space Perception Software Engineer - Equity & PTO

Lodestar Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentives

Flexible PTO

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Lodestar Space in Los Angeles seeks a Software Engineer – Perception to develop algorithms for autonomous spacecraft. This role focuses on detecting and classifying space targets in real-time using computer vision and machine learning.

Ideal candidates have a background in AI/ML, a solid grasp of software engineering in C++, and experience with image processing libraries. Benefits include competitive salaries, equity incentives, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in machine learning, robotics, or computer vision.
• Strong DNN/ML background with experience in computer vision and image-processing libraries.
• Broad understanding of modern perception systems and their architecture.

Responsibilities

• Scope architecture for the perception system core of Lodestar’s autonomy software.
• Research and adapt novel perception algorithms.
• Design, develop, and optimize ML algorithms from the ground up.

Skills

Software engineering in C++

Machine learning algorithms

Computer vision

Python

Image processing libraries (OpenCV, CUDA)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in AI/ML, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

Tools

OpenCV

CUDA

TensorRT

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Lodestar Space in Los Angeles seeks a Software Engineer – Perception to develop algorithms for autonomous spacecraft. This role focuses on detecting and classifying space targets in real-time using computer vision and machine learning.

Ideal candidates have a background in AI/ML, a solid grasp of software engineering in C++, and experience with image processing libraries. Benefits include competitive salaries, equity incentives, and comprehensive health coverage.