Algorithm performance plays a key role in all stages of program life cycle. Candidate needs to be comfortable working with end customers to understand requirements and capabilities define and run trade studies to meet customer requirements. Candidate will also work closely with other systems engineers to define CONOPs, ICDs, and implementation requirements. This position is in Fort Wayne: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/Fort-Wayne
Essential Functions
Lead/support development of image and video processing algorithm solutions for space based EO/IR systems
Lead/support analysis of image and video processing algorithms in support of system level trade studies, requirement compliance and system characterization. Perform modeling & simulation activities to accurately model Earth observing EO/IR systems in LEO, MEO, and GEO.
Support systems engineering trade studies, CONOP development, and modeling/simulation efforts
Implement custom and OpenCV-based image/video processing algorithms in FPGAs, GPUs, or embedded systems
Perform rapid complex trade studies assessing a variety of algorithms to achieve optimal performance. Comfortable using tools such as NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, CV2, CUDA.
Familiar with Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) imagery and phenomenology
Develop and improve instrument documentation, processes, and test procedures
Support concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system
Support requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirements
Support integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
Provide support to engineering in developing technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures, and test conformance to specifications
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
5+ years experience in Python, C/C++, or VHDL
Professional experience implementing image/video processing algorithms in FPGAs, GPUs, or embedded systems
Preferred Additional Skills
Strong background in mathematics or physics
Experience developing embedded software / firmware
Ability to read/write C/C++ software
Inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team
Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership
Able to work with general direction or supervision in a demanding environment
Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/Python)
Experience with estimating and managing costs
Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystems
Familiarity with program management, cost account management, integrated product teams
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