Senior Software Engineer, Imaging Systems
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United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary160600 - 228600 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Required Skills
- PythonC++Computer Vision
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to solve complex, multidisciplinary engineering problems
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and/or FPGA-related development
- Experience working with imaging systems, sensors, computer vision, photogrammetry, remote sensing, or GIS
- Understanding of satellite subsystems such as optical systems, thermal systems, or guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)
- Experience working in ambiguous, real-time, or mission-critical environments
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Experience with large-scale data processing systems is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Develop and support imaging systems software used for satellite payload validation, calibration, and performance monitoring across ground and flight operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optical engineering, mission operations, embedded systems, and data pipeline teams to ensure end-to-end system performance.
- Contribute to Verification & Validation (V&V) campaigns, ensuring imaging systems meet strict performance and quality requirements.
- Perform root-cause analysis of imaging anomalies and implement corrective software fixes, calibration updates, or system improvements.
- Build tools and pipelines for automated analysis, visualization, and processing of large-scale Earth observation datasets.
- Support integration, testing, and operational readiness of new imaging payloads and systems.
- Participate in system design discussions, helping bridge software engineering with optical and physical system constraints.
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