Senior Space Surveillance Engineer, Sensor Development & Image Processing
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Slingshot AerospaceAerospace, Space Surveillance
Remote, US, United KingdomFull-TimeSenior
Salary150000 - 250000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Required Skills
- PythonPyTorchC++
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of relevant experience, including experience with real-time image processing and/or sensor system development
- Strong programming experience in C++ and Python
- Experience developing and deploying applications in GPU-accelerated environments, including use of CUDA
- Experience with PyTorch or similar frameworks for high-performance or machine learning applications
- Background in signal processing, algorithm design, and linear algebra
- Experience with image calibration and working with space-based or sensor coordinate systems
- Experience contributing to the design, development, or integration of sensor systems
- Ability to design, implement, and optimize real-time processing pipelines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to varied audiences
- Ability to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally as needed
Responsibilities
- Execute all responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s mission, purpose, and values
- Lead and contribute to the design, development, and integration of space surveillance sensor systems across the Global Sensor Network
- Perform system-level design, simulation, and integration of hardware and software components for advanced space surveillance systems
- Design and implement real-time image processing pipelines in GPU-accelerated environments
- Develop algorithms and software for sensor data tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination
- Apply signal processing and image calibration techniques to improve detection and tracking performance
- Develop and optimize C++ and Python (including PyTorch) applications for high-performance computing environments
- Support transitions of Slingshot’s products and services to the Slingshot Global Sensor Network (SGSN), space operations centers, and other testbeds
- Engage with customers and stakeholders to support mission-critical outcomes
- Contribute to product strategy and technical direction through subject matter expertise
- Prepare technical reports and briefing materials
- Present technical work to internal and external stakeholders
- Serve as a technical expert in space surveillance, sensor development, and real-time processing systems
- Lead execution of individual and small team technical efforts and contribute to larger cross-team initiatives
- Mentor team members and share subject matter expertise
- Lead technical contributions to proposals and new business efforts
- Champion internal research and development initiatives
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