Computer Vision Software Engineer, Planet

• 2+ years of relevant experience with image processing methods and quality assessment of image data
• Relevant experience in computational photography and scientific imaging
• Experience leveraging scientific Python in a Unix/Linux environment to develop and automate novel imaging algorithms
• Experience with line scanner data and high resolution imaging systems
• Hands-on, can-do attitude, great interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate effectively
• Solid graduate-level Statistics, Linear Algebra and Physics foundation
• BS in physics, visual computing, computer science or other relevant scientific/engineering field

Desirable

• The Imaging Operations Team is looking for a Computer Vision Software Engineer to help us operate, optimize, and further develop the largest camera constellation ever deployed in space
• We are responsible for data quality, system-level analysis, and operations for our Earth observation payload
• We operate frame cameras and line scanners, multispectral and hyperspectral sensors as well as very high resolution and medium resolution systems
• Our team works at the intersection of hardware, software and product engineering teams within the Mission Operations Division inside the Space Systems Organization
• The role will appeal to candidates who enjoy the interchange between scientific imaging, software and systems engineering, and operations
• Develops, validates and automates large scale image quality and payload performance metrics
• Explores and defines new aspects of image quality and develops long-term mitigations and improvements
• Designs and operationalizes new imaging systems and operating modes
• Develops and deploys new imaging pipelines and architectures
• Collaborates with space operations, data pipeline, product, hardware (optics and electrical engineering), and embedded software teams

• Application Deadline:
• September 15, 2025 by 23:59 Pacific Daylight Time (11:59 PM PDT)