iMETALX Inc. · 2 months ago
Senior Computer Vision Engineer
Sausalito, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $190K/yr
2+ years expiMETALX, Inc. is creating a future where space is accessible and sustainable for all, providing space domain awareness and in-space servicing solutions. They are seeking a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to design, implement, and optimize computer vision and machine learning algorithms for various applications, focusing on building robust perception systems for both space and terrestrial platforms.
AerospaceData CenterSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Michael Hernandez
Responsibilities
Implement, optimize, and maintain CV/ML pipelines in Python and C++ for perception, tracking, pose estimation, and world modeling
Design and optimize computer vision pipelines tailored to RPOD, ISAM, and SDA mission requirements
Own end-to-end software quality: testing, debugging, performance profiling, and reliability
Conduct software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to validate performance and robustness in mission-like scenarios
Integrate CV modules with simulation tools, customer interfaces, and downstream autonomy components (e.g., controls and planning)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver end-to-end capabilities for our space and terrestrial customers
Stay up to date on relevant research and tools in computer vision and applied ML; help identify which ideas are most promising to implement
Qualification
Required
2–10 years of professional experience in software engineering or applied ML/computer vision
Strong programming skills in Python and C++, with evidence of building and maintaining production-grade systems
Experience with one or more of: Computer vision, robotics perception, autonomous systems, or similar fields where reliability and performance matter
Experience working in Linux environments and with modern development workflows (Git, code reviews, testing)
Ability and willingness to work on-site in Sausalito, CA
U.S. citizenship due to ITAR export-control restrictions, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position
Preferred
Prior work on robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, or other SWaP-constrained systems
Experience integrating with simulation environments, cloud tools, or complex APIs
Exposure to CUDA, GPU acceleration, or performance optimization
Experience with advanced perception pipelines
Experience with embedded systems, or hardware integration for perception/ML systems
Familiarity with sensors such as IMUs, LiDAR, EO/IR cameras, and related calibration/integration workflows
Hands-on work with SWaP-constrained platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, FPGAs, or similar)
Company
iMETALX Inc.
IMETALX's vision is to create a future where space is accessible and sustainable for all.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Catalyst AcceleratorTechstars
2024-02-22Non Equity Assistance
2023-09-11Pre Seed· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Nehal Gajjar
Founder and CEO
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