Vision Systems Engineer – Aerospace & Intelligence

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.