Vision Systems Engineer – Aerospace & Intelligence

Location: Alexandria, VA (On-site with hybrid flexibility)

A pioneering defense technology company is seeking a Vision Systems Engineer to help develop next-generation perception solutions for airborne and satellite-based platforms. This role offers the chance to shape mission-critical tools that enhance national security and intelligence operations through cutting-edge AI and computer vision innovation. Join a high-caliber team driving impactful change in aerospace autonomy, remote sensing, and decision-making support.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and deploy computer vision pipelines for object recognition, scene segmentation, motion tracking, and change detection across high-resolution imaging systems.
Develop and optimize algorithms for real-time analysis of EO/IR, SAR, hyperspectral, and full-motion video (FMV) imagery.
Engineer solutions tailored for edge deployment with constraints on latency and compute.
Integrate perception modules into broader autonomous or semi-autonomous ISR systems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams focused on autonomy, hardware, and data science to ensure seamless integration and system reliability.
Participate in field validation and iterative tuning of algorithms with real-world aerial data.
Contribute to architectural discussions, tool development, and strategic planning for long-term technical success.

Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline (B.S. required; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred).
3+ years of experience in applied computer vision, preferably within defense or intelligence domains.
Proficiency with Python and major deep learning frameworks (such as PyTorch or TensorFlow).
Strong grasp of computer vision tools and libraries (e.g., OpenCV, YOLO, Detectron2, MMDetection).
Familiarity with ISR data formats and standards (e.g., MISB-compliant FMV, STANAG).
Experience with geospatial datasets, multi-sensor fusion, and perception-to-decision pipelines.

Preferred Experience:

Prior work with federal defense agencies or programs (e.g., DoD, NGA, IC).
Background in remote sensing, sensor modeling, or calibration.
Experience in developing for embedded and edge environments.
Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

What’s in it for You:

Help shape tools used for national security missions.
Collaborate with elite engineers in autonomy, AI, and embedded systems.
Work with advanced real-world data and state-of-the-art hardware platforms.
Competitive pay and clearance sponsorship.
Long-term career growth within a mission-focused organization.

Location
Alexandria VA