Computer Vision Engineer Uk Visa Sponsorship Available

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Uk
August 20, 2024
£58 - £90 / year
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

Astroscale UK is Astroscale UK is seeking a Computer Vision (CV) Engineer to join our team within the larger Algorithms Group.

Astroscale’s method for capturing uncontrolled space debris is very innovative, and it will help to reclaim our orbital ecosystems for future generations. This technology relies largely on intricate CV subsystems that allow our spacecraft to complete their missions. Rendezvous, proximity operations (RPO), and docking with uncontrolled and often unprepared objects is not an easy task; thus, we are searching for someone who is willing to work with a group of like-minded CV Engineers to confront the numerous obstacles ahead of us and help make history.

The CV team oversees all aspects of Astroscale’s CV subsystem, including algorithms, simulations, and hardware. As Senior CV Engineer, you will design and prototype CV algorithms for AS missions, as well as support the validation and testing campaign.

The chosen candidate will join an experienced and capable group of like-minded professionals who comprise the global CV team, bringing an ideal blend of CV experience from both the commercial and academic realms.

In addition to technical abilities, the successful candidate must be a team member who can deliver in accordance with the numerous drivers associated with commercial companies, whether contractual, scheduling, or otherwise.

Responsibilities

Successful applicants have the option to:

  • Create and implement unique computer vision algorithms for space object recognition and tracking, as well as 6 degrees of freedom pose estimation for space applications.
  • Support the procurement of CV hardware for astroscale missions.
  • Contribute to CV verification and validation planning and implementation.
  • Support CV subsystem testing activities, including hardware-in-the-loop.
  • Support the integration and testing of the CV software solution.
  • Support CV hardware procurement activities in collaboration with vendors and supply chain management engineers.
  • Collaborate with various technical disciplines (Systems, Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Flight Dynamics, etc.) to plan, design, and construct Astroscale missions/systems to assure software and hardware performance and compatibility.
  • As a part of the CV team, you can contribute to in-orbit operations by analysing CV hardware and algorithm performance and developing a commissioning plan for CV hardware.
  • Review the work of other engineers and provide guidance to more junior engineers in the field.
  • Conduct cutting-edge research into CV algorithm designs applicable to Astroscale’s missions.
  • Offer technical support for RPO bids and proposals.
  • Participate in system-level efforts, such as defining FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) and FDIR (Fault/Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery) processes.

 

Essential Skills

  • Degree-level expertise of an engineering, scientific, or mathematical discipline, or equivalent science/engineering experience.
  • Experience combining visual data from many sources (actual and manufactured).
  • Hands-on expertise creating and developing CV solutions.
  • Experience with any or all of
  • Industrial experience with computer vision applications
  • Detection, tracking, and classification techniques
  • Programming languages like Python and C/C++
  • Version control systems (git)
  • Ability to evaluate optical raw sensor data and identify its qualities such as noise, responsiveness, spatial distribution, etc.
  • Experience developing experimental testbeds to generate and collect data for algorithm training.

Desirable Skills

  • Masters or PhD in computer vision, machine learning, or a related discipline.
  • Experience with space applications.
  • Experience with a lidar-based CV application.
  • Experience with machine learning and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.
  • Experience with multi-view geometry, pose estimation, and SLAM.
  • Experience in Domain Adaptation

 

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with a highly talented, varied, and dynamic international team using cutting-edge technology.
  • Flexible working around core hours, and 9-day work fortnight (optional) in a warm and supportive atmosphere.
  • Hybrid working is available (based on individual position requirements).
  • 25 days holiday (growing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) plus 8 days bank holiday
  • Life insurance and long-term ill pay.
  • Private healthcare (a taxable benefit).
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Visa sponsorship for employees is considered.
  • Modern office and cleanroom facilities.
  • Regular social events

Location

Astroscale UK (Harwell), with the possibility of some trip to Astroscale Japan (Tokyo).

About Astroscale.

We intend to deliver cutting-edge technologies that will be integrated into everyday commercial space activities by 2030.

Astroscale is the first commercial enterprise with a vision to ensure the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations, as well as the sole provider of in-orbit servicing across all orbits. Founded in 2013, we are developing innovative and scalable solutions for a wide range of in-orbit servicing missions, including end-of-life services, active debris removal, in-situ space situational awareness, and life extension services, in order to create sustainable space systems and mitigate the hazardous buildup of space debris.

Astroscale is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. All competent applicants, particularly minorities, women, and those with impairments, are urged to apply.

Astroscale has a preferred supplier list and does not accept unsolicited agency enquiries. Please do not send candidate CVs or information in response to this advertisement, or to any Astroscale employee.

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