Qualified Technical Services
Lunar Rover Engineer - Computer Vision
Qualified Technical Services, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Work Location:
NASA Ames Research Center - Mountain View, CA
Minimum Citizenship:
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Lunar Rover Engineer - Computer Vision
We are innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.
But we all share one goal:
to improve the world responsibly and safely.
At NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, we are designing a Lunar prospecting mission to search for water ice in a polar region of the Moon.
Join the Rover Navigation team on NASA’s VIPER mission to the Moon. The first planetary rover to venture into permanent darkness!
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/new-viper-lunar-rover-to-map-water-ice-on-the-moon
Responsibilities include:
Work to develop the first actively-illuminated stereo and wide-angle stereo mapping solutions for other worlds.
Build robust systems that tightly integrate hardware and software in a verifiable manner.
Interact with mission stakeholders who will use your computer vision systems to drive a $250M rover, conduct new science, and explore the unknown
REQUIREMENTS
- Lunar Rover Engineer - Computer Vision
Education : MS in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field and 2 years of related experience
Year(s) of Experience : 2+ years of related experience
Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Qualifications, Skills and Traits:
Knowledge of C++ and (Python or Matlab)
Excellent knowledge of the mathematics and physics of image formation, computational stereopsis, and general computer vision concepts including projection, rectilinear and wide angle camera models, mono and stereo calibration, multi-view geometry, feature matching, radiometry, and high dynamic range imaging, etc.
Understanding of common statistical methods, graphical models, or machine learning techniques
A demonstrated history of delivering robust computer vision solutions for field robots – show us your publications, projects, or products
Problem solver: ability to independently define vision problems, conduct background research, engineer a solution, and evaluate efficacy; follow the scientific method effectively
Experimentalist:
Able to demonstrate work through testing in both simulated and physical environments. Understand how to set up metrology, observations, and experimental controls when working to evaluate computer vision in a field environment.
Desired Skills:
Collaborative software development workflow: Atlassian toolset, git, etc.
3D graphics, rendering, or optics experience – BRDFs, ray tracing, Blender, Zemax, etc.
Familiarity with the operational principles of CCD and CMOS image sensors.
Knowledge of planetary robotics and the visual challenges associated with other worldly environments
Aerospace project experience and familiarity with how technical development interfaces with systems engineering and project management.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of the QTS is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. QTS hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. QTS believes that employees should be provided with a working environment which enables them to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.
NASA Ames Research Center - Mountain View, CA
Minimum Citizenship:
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Lunar Rover Engineer - Computer Vision
We are innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.
But we all share one goal:
to improve the world responsibly and safely.
At NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, we are designing a Lunar prospecting mission to search for water ice in a polar region of the Moon.
Join the Rover Navigation team on NASA’s VIPER mission to the Moon. The first planetary rover to venture into permanent darkness!
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/new-viper-lunar-rover-to-map-water-ice-on-the-moon
Responsibilities include:
Work to develop the first actively-illuminated stereo and wide-angle stereo mapping solutions for other worlds.
Build robust systems that tightly integrate hardware and software in a verifiable manner.
Interact with mission stakeholders who will use your computer vision systems to drive a $250M rover, conduct new science, and explore the unknown
REQUIREMENTS
- Lunar Rover Engineer - Computer Vision
Education : MS in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field and 2 years of related experience
Year(s) of Experience : 2+ years of related experience
Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Qualifications, Skills and Traits:
Knowledge of C++ and (Python or Matlab)
Excellent knowledge of the mathematics and physics of image formation, computational stereopsis, and general computer vision concepts including projection, rectilinear and wide angle camera models, mono and stereo calibration, multi-view geometry, feature matching, radiometry, and high dynamic range imaging, etc.
Understanding of common statistical methods, graphical models, or machine learning techniques
A demonstrated history of delivering robust computer vision solutions for field robots – show us your publications, projects, or products
Problem solver: ability to independently define vision problems, conduct background research, engineer a solution, and evaluate efficacy; follow the scientific method effectively
Experimentalist:
Able to demonstrate work through testing in both simulated and physical environments. Understand how to set up metrology, observations, and experimental controls when working to evaluate computer vision in a field environment.
Desired Skills:
Collaborative software development workflow: Atlassian toolset, git, etc.
3D graphics, rendering, or optics experience – BRDFs, ray tracing, Blender, Zemax, etc.
Familiarity with the operational principles of CCD and CMOS image sensors.
Knowledge of planetary robotics and the visual challenges associated with other worldly environments
Aerospace project experience and familiarity with how technical development interfaces with systems engineering and project management.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of the QTS is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. QTS hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. QTS believes that employees should be provided with a working environment which enables them to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.