Job Description
Job ID: 5375
Date Posted: November 4, 2025
Updated: November 18, 2025
Are you interested in a career that combines your love of aerospace and computer vision? Come join a high-performing Computer Vision team developing leading edge technology. The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to become a part of our team. We are world leaders in developing frameworks that support high speed image processing and distribution of image products. Candidates should possess familiarity in one or more of the following areas: computer vision algorithms, software design, real-time processing, APIs, signal processing, GPU processing, graphics, data visualization, and database design.
The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s or higher degree in computer vision, computer science, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline
- 7+ years’ professional experience in design and implementation of computer vision technologies
- Ability to mentor junior Engineers
- Familiarity with classical computer vision algorithms and concepts, such as object detection, and pinhole/perspective camera models
- Familiarity with 3-dimensional coordinates and coordinate transforms
- Experience with MathWorks, C++, and/or Python for image processing and computer vision
- Ability to architect the framework that is used to develop, and deploy computer vision
- Experience with common software development practices, including
- Agile/Scrum or similar methodologies
- Version control and continuous integration
- Testing strategies and code testability
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance
In your application materials, please indicate your experience with the following: - Designing modular software and communicating/refining designs independently or with a team through whiteboarding, diagrams, UML, etc.
- Specific computer vision applications, such as object detection and tracking, image segmentation, photogrammetry, etc.
- MATLAB and Simulink automatic code generation toolchains
- Mentoring, leadership, and experience sharing with junior Engineers
- Aerospace, including satellite ground and/or flight systems
- Atlassian management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)
*Salary Range - Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience
- Level II:
- $91,000 - $117,500
- 5-9 years of relevant experience and a BS, OR 3-7 years of relevant experience and a MS
- Level III:
- $117,500 - $138,000
- 10-14 years of relevant experience and a BS, OR 8-12 years of relevant experience and a MS, OR 1-4 years of relevant experience and a PhD
- Level IV:
- $138,000 - $197,000
- 15+ years of relevant experience and a BS, OR 13+ years of relevant experience and a MS, OR 5+ years of relevant experience and a PhD
This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.
Why Join SDL?*SDL offers competitive salaries and
a comprehensive benefits package . Visit our
Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.
SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.
The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days. However, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.
For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
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