Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Department: Payload

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, California

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

Turion Space is seeking highly skilled Computer Vision Engineers with a strong background in Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems to join our mission to build the future of real-time space-based detection and monitoring. This role is focused on developing advanced missile warning and detection algorithms using infrared sensor data from orbital assets. You will work at the intersection of aerospace, defense, and AI to design scalable, intelligent systems for space-based early warning. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize missile detection/tracking algorithms using OPIR data 
• Implement AI/ML models for time-series and spatiotemporal inference on MWIR/LWIR imagery 
• Fuse multispectral sensor data to improve situational awareness and reduce false alarms 
• Write and maintain core CV/AI pipelines in Python, with performance-critical modules in C++ 
• Work closely with sensor teams, systems engineers, and mission analysts to validate models against mission data 
• Analyze large-scale satellite imagery datasets and build tools for annotation, training, and evaluation 
• Support integration of ML pipelines into flight and ground systems 
• Contribute to proposal writing, capability demos, and customer briefings as needed 

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python, with working knowledge of C++ 
• Demonstrated experience with OPIR, MWIR/LWIR, missile detection, or space-based sensing 
• Familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, ONNX, or similar 
• Experience working with large-scale satellite or sensor datasets 
• Active Secret Clearance 
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or related field 

ITAR Requirements: 

• This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158,  or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.