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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