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Senior Computer Vision Engineer
135,000–155,000 / Year
Location
Denver, CO, United States
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Apply by
August 21, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeHybrid
Job Description
## Company Description
Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations. Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government, partner governments and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join our team in our Denver, Colorado location. In this role you will design, develop and test guidance, navigation and control systems specifically for rendezvous and proximity operations missions.
## Job Description
- Architect Guidance Navigation and Control and Sensor systems capable of meeting the mission needs of Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) including different flight dynamics trajectory designs
- Guide the sensor systems development for Astroscale U.S. programs including the supporting design and implementation of the GNC solution (hardware and algorithms) to meet the system requirements and mission needs.
- Drive system level activities, particularly those influenced by GNC, such as concept of operations (CONOPS), failure, detection, isolation and recovery (FDIR), maneuvers, operator and ground segment interaction, system test and verification.
- Sensor selection and integration – analyze, design, implement and validate scenarios, including those for multiple RPO approaches.
- Review and mentor other engineering staff, including providing expert technical feedback, and supporting internal review.
- Lead and actively participate in customer and supplier meetings.
- Prepare technical responses to bids, presentation materials and reports.
- Liaise with customer, supplier staff, and staff from other parts of Astroscale globally.
- Leverage commercial awareness, and an ability to balance and trade technical, programmatic and commercial risks in the context of commercial projects and products.
## Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
- Experienced professional with greater than 8 years’ experience in computer vision, sensor systems design, engineering and operations.
- Experience with physics-based modeling of dynamic systems and Monte Carlo simulation analysis.
- Subject matter expertise of sensors and their impact to a GNC system
- Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
## Additional Information
If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be an outstanding addition to our team, don’t worry about checking every single box—or having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S., we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. If you’re excited about contributing to our work and think you’d thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Deadline to apply is August 9, 2026.
Salary range: $135-155k. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, and ability as applicable to the role.
Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect Guidance Navigation and Control and Sensor systems for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations missions.
- Guide sensor systems development including hardware and algorithm implementation.
- Drive system-level activities such as CONOPS, FDIR, maneuvers, and system test and verification.
- Analyze, design, implement, and validate sensor selection and integration scenarios.
- Review and mentor engineering staff and provide technical feedback.
- Lead and participate in customer and supplier meetings.
- Prepare technical responses to bids, presentation materials, and reports.
- Liaise with customer, supplier, and global staff.
- Balance technical, programmatic, and commercial risks in commercial projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
- Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
- PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline
Skills Required
Computer VisionSensor Systems DesignEngineeringOperationsPhysics-based ModelingMonte Carlo Simulation AnalysisGNC SystemsSensor IntegrationCommunicationDocumentationPresentationInterpersonal SkillsIndependent WorkTeamworkCommercial AwarenessRisk Management
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