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Come shape the future with us.\nSPACE SYSTEMS\nRocket Lab's Space Systems division builds complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space including solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, and radios.\nThe Space Systems division has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. We have built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help get to space - our Space Systems division is empowering the boldest and most ambitious space missions.\nPRINCIPAL ALGORITHM ENGINEER - EO/IR IMAGE ANALYSIS\nRocket Lab Optical Systems solves mission-critical space domain and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance challenges for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. Our vision is to revolutionize the space-based payload market with innovative and novel designs for space, terrestrial, and airborne environments. Building on more than 20 years of electro-optical and infrared systems innovation from Geost, Rocket Lab Optical Systems delivers solutions to the warfighter for responsive, scalable sensing solutions across all orbital domains.\nAs a Principal Algorithm Engineer of EO/IR image analysis and pattern recognition for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will develop, validate, and deploy algorithms for advanced image processing, object detection, and tracking EO/IR space payloads.\nWHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO\n\nDevelop, validate, and optimize algorithms for EO/IR sensor data, including a broad range of image processing techniques such as noise reduction, image enhancement, image registration, correction, and pattern recognition.\nApply pattern recognition techniques to detect, classify, and track objects in EO/IR data for mission-critical applications.\nBuild and enhance modeling and simulation libraries, including the development and utilization of image simulators to generate synthetic EO/IR data for algorithm development, testing, and validation in support of EO/IR payload missions.\nSupport and enhance existing operational programs, including maintaining and improving deployed algorithms, troubleshooting fielded systems, and ensuring ongoing system performance and reliability.\nImplement and test algorithm improvements in deployed systems to support ongoing mission needs.\nApply strong programming skills (MATLAB, Python, C/C++) to develop robust solutions for real-world mission problems.\nAnalyze large and complex EO/IR datasets to extract features, identify patterns, and assess algorithm performance.\nDevelop and document software tools for data collection, analysis, and performance assessment.\nDecompose high-level customer requirements into algorithm and subsystem requirements to inform software and systems engineering execution.\nDocument and present algorithm performance results to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government customers.\nAttend technical interchange meetings and represent the organization in matters pertaining to project development.\nProvide status on assigned tasks and program schedules.\nSupport travel or off-site work, as needed.\n\nYOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A PRINCIPAL ALGORITHM ENGINEER:\n\nBachelor's degree in physics, optical sciences, computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline with demonstrated experience in image processing or EO/IR systems.\nActive U.S. Government Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.\n12+ years of professional experience.\nDemonstrated experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++ for analysis, modeling, simulation, or algorithm development.\nStrong experience designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing algorithms for EO/IR sensors, with a focus on image processing and pattern recognition.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical work and present results to diverse audiences.\nAbility to contribute to the completion of programs and project milestones.\n\nTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO H...\", \"IsExpired\": false}\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Telemetry Today","rawCompany":"telemetry today","city":"Eastern","state":"KY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-15T03:43:49.825Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"19-2099.01","title":"Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists","slug":"remote-sensing-scientists-and-technologists"},{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Principal Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis)","description":"Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. 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