Senior Staff Engineer, Aechelon Technology

3D Reconstruction

$280-310k

Python

C++

CUDA

OpenGL

Unity

JIRA

Git

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

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Flight simulation software for pilots

Open for applications

Flight simulation software for pilots

201-500 employees

B2BManufacturingRoboticsComputer VisionMachine LearningAerospace

Open for applications

$280-310k

Python

C++

CUDA

OpenGL

Unity

JIRA

Git

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

201-500 employees

B2BManufacturingRoboticsComputer VisionMachine LearningAerospace

Company mission

To create high fidelity, geo-specific representations of the real world - striving to ensure safety, national security, readiness and mission rehearsal success.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Passion for real time computer graphics and solid software engineering principles
7+ years of experience in design and architecture of software for 3D reconstruction from 2D image sources
Experience leading a team of peers in shipping exceptional products within the constraints of a delivery deadline
In-depth knowledge of and experience programming in C and C++ languages
Experience developing OpenGL, Vulkan or Direct3D applications, including both real time engines, graphics tools for the content creation pipeline and programmable shading
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with export-controlled technology
BS in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field

Desirable

Experience with rendering engines and scene graphs such as Intrinsic Alchemy, OpenSceneGraph, Unreal, Unity, or Source
Experience with GPU computing platforms such as OpenCL, CUDA, or DirectCompute
Experience with multi-processing real time systems
Experience developing image processing software
Experience with defect tracking systems such as Bugzilla or Jira
Experience with Configuration Management (CM) systems such as Perforce or Git
Experience developing tools to work with geographic data such as KML, vector files, digital elevation and satellite imagery
Experience scripting in Python

What the job involves

The Senior Staff Engineer: 3D Reconstruction will lead Aechelon’s engineering efforts at reconstructing 3D models from photographic and video sources, including extracting point clouds, Gaussian splats, and polygonal meshes, for both content production and realtime imagery exploitation
Design and develop tools for automated creation of 3D models from photogrammetric sources such as satellite imagery and aerial photography
Design and develop software for registering imagery and videos to align with Aechelon’s 3D global terrain
Design and develop tools for automated creation of 3D models from video sources
Develop tools for modeling and exploitation of Gaussian splats, including relighting
Design and develop processes and tools for validating reconstructed data for use in specific digital twin and/or AI training applications

Our take

Aechelon Technology specializes in creating high-quality image and data generation products for flight simulations. Its solutions help train pilots, particularly for military applications, by providing realistic, geo-specific visual environments. These environments are used in simulators to improve training, mission rehearsal, and decision-making during critical operations.

Its products include high-resolution, multi-channel image generators and large-scale databases that support various simulator needs. By integrating machine learning and computer vision, Aechelon ensures exceptional image clarity and system performance, crucial for accurate training and safety.

The company has secured significant funding which positions it well for continued growth, with plans to expand operations and improve products. With a strong track record and increasing demand for its services, Aechelon has the chance to lead the market in immersive training solutions for defence and other sectors.

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Company

Company benefits

Company performance-based profit sharing
401k
100% employer paid health benefits

Company HQ

Showplace Square, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Javier Castellar

(Founder & CSO)

Prior to co-founding Aechelon Technology in 1998, they worked at Silicon Graphics for over 7 years as a Systems Engineer/VR Innovator and Member of the Technical Staff.

Nacho Sanz-Pastor

(CEO & President)

Has been CEO and President of the company since joining in 2006.

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