Computer Vision Engineer (Space Robotics)

Location: Hybrid role based in Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK

Company

hirify.global develops on-orbit servicing and space sustainability solutions, including spacecraft life extension, inspection, relocation, and active debris removal.

What you will do

• Design and develop computer vision algorithms for space object detection, tracking, and 6DoF pose estimation.
• Define computer vision subsystem architectures, requirements, and performance budgets aligned with mission objectives.
• Plan and execute verification and validation activities, including performance assessment and requirements verification.
• Integrate and test flight software implementations of computer vision algorithms.
• Collaborate with hardware vendors, supplier chain management, Systems, GNC, and Flight Dynamics engineering teams.
• Research computer vision algorithm designs for spacecraft rendezvous and proximity-operation missions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• At least 2 years of industrial or research experience developing and deploying computer vision algorithms.
• Strong knowledge of computer vision, image processing, machine learning, and deep learning.
• Experience developing algorithms from concept through validation and deployment.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, C, or C++, with familiarity with OpenCV, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Knowledge of software configuration management, Git and Git-flow, and LiDAR or camera sensor principles.

Nice to have

• Experience with vision-based perception and navigation in space or the space industry.
• Experience designing experimental testbeds for algorithm training and testing data.
• Knowledge of rigid-body dynamics, robotics kinematics, LiDAR signal processing, sensor fusion, or multi-sensor perception.
• Experience with embedded or safety-critical software, CI/CD, automated testing, Jenkins, GTest, ROS, or ROS2.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working around core hours and an optional 9/75 working pattern.
• 25 days of holiday, increasing yearly up to 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Life insurance, long-term sick pay, and private healthcare.
• Relocation allowance considered.
• Access to a state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facility, with regular social events.