Senior Photogrammetrist / Image Processing Engineer

Senior Photogrammetrist / Image Processing Engineer

At Near Space Labs we design, build, and operate a fleet of stratospheric robots to image the earth. We launch our proprietary, balloon-based imaging robots to heights between 40,000 and 60,000 feet. From this vantage point, we capture petabytes of imagery for a variety of use cases. 

We seek a proactive Image Processing Engineer to drive the evolution of our petabyte-scale geospatial imagery pipeline. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless flow of data, collaborating closely with data and software engineers You will provide ongoing support by actively monitoring and troubleshooting data pipeline performance and reliability. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver high-quality imagery to customers with optimal speed and reliability.

Your responsibilities will include

• Develop, enhance, and implement bundle adjustment algorithms to improve geospatial data accuracy.
• Build orthorectification and mosaicking processes and pipelines.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate algorithms into production systems.
• Contribute to new sensor design and support camera calibration tests, working closely with our Flight Vehicle Engineering unit and payload engineers.
• Implement algorithms for Image Correction with RGB and multispectral sensors, including color correction, geometric correction, and radiometry when needed.
• Improve georeferencing processes and experiment with different approaches.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams on geospatial data processing.

Location

This is a remote position open to anyone authorized to work in the United States.

Your Skills

• 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in bundle adjustment techniques and photogrammetric processing.
• Deep understanding of Remote Sensing and Earth Observation data collection and processing techniques.
• Proficient in Python.
• Knowledge of GDAL and geospatial Python libraries (Shapely, rasterio..)
• Familiarity with aerial imagery analysis, and geospatial data handling.
• Familiarity with imagery processing libraries such as OpenCV.
• Experience working  in a professional software development environment.
• Familiarity with cloud-based imagery or data pipelines.

What We Offer

• An exciting startup culture where you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in building and scaling a one-of-a-kind technology and organization.
• You will be part of an enthusiastic, international and motivated team of professionals who are committed to building unique technologies, being rigorous, and finding novel solutions to interesting problems.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 
• A commitment that you will never be bored.

Compensation and Benefits

• $150,000 - $250,000 salary range depending on location and experience;
• 25 days annual Paid Time Off; 
• 10 days annual sick leave; 
• 401K Plan with company match;
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 
• Opportunity for equity;
• Training and development, as well as opportunities to grow within the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Near Space Labs is committed to diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences. Near Space Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.