Hiring: Principal Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis) Company: Rocket Lab Location: Tucson, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 23:26:29 Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, Computer Vision, Firmware, Linear, Machine Learning, Python About the job Experience: •20 years of electro-optical and infrared systems innovation from Geost, Rocket Lab Optical Systems delivers solutions to the warfighter for responsive, scalable sensing solutions across all orbital domains. Required Skills: •As a Principal Algorithm Engineer for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will develop, validate, and deploy advanced algorithms for advanced EO/IR space payloads, with an emphasis on image processing, object detection, and tracking. •Partner cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams in machine learning, optical design, and space vehicle modeling and simulation as well as design and protype processing claims for next-generation space payloads. Qualifications: •12+ years of experience, master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience in physics, optical sciences, computer science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline with demonstrated experience in image processing or EO/IR systems. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!