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Perception Engineer, AI

True AnomalyDenver, CO or Long Beach, CA Autonomy Engineering
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Salary
$125K - $270K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
9 Dec 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

True Anomaly is hiring a Perception Engineer, AI to design and deploy autonomous spacecraft perception systems in Denver, Colorado or Long Beach, California. This onsite role is ideal for technical professionals with a passion for spaceflight and advanced tracking algorithms who want to secure the space domain.

Role Overview

In this position, the selected candidate will architect and deploy perception systems that allow autonomous spacecraft to operate safely in contested environments. Responsibilities include building algorithms that track satellites during close-proximity rendezvous, reconstructing 3D geometry for inspection missions, and detecting real-time threats from on-orbit sensors. The role spans the entire perception stack, from algorithm design and hardware-in-the-loop validation to on-orbit operations.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the system architecture for image processing, object tracking, and pose estimation pipelines for upcoming spacecraft generations.
Design and implement robust perception, object detection, and tracking algorithms utilizing C++.
Conduct statistical analysis to thoroughly support algorithm characterization and verification.
Test and verify developed algorithms through both software and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
Collaborate closely with the software engineering team to integrate algorithms directly into flight software.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, robotics, or a closely related discipline.
Bring practical experience working with C, C++, and Python.
Possess two or more years of experience implementing perception and tracking algorithms deployed within real-world systems.
Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems utilizing first principles approaches.
Share a strong passion for spaceflight, space domain awareness, and space security advancements.
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a Department of Defense Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Nice to Have

Hold a master's degree or PhD in computer science, robotics, or a related field.
Have two or more years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production-grade C/C++ code.
Possess deep technical expertise in computer vision, SLAM, nonlinear filtering, image processing, object detection, or pose estimation.

Skills and Tools

Programming Languages: Python, C++
Core Domains: Computer Vision, Object Tracking, Pose Estimation, Image Processing, SLAM, Nonlinear Filtering

Salary and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $125,000 to $270,000 per year, with exact placement determined by job-related skills, education, location, and experience.
Total compensation package includes equity participation.
Comprehensive health benefits including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus HSA and HRA options.
Generous time off including flexible time off for exempt employees, accrued paid time off for non-exempt employees, 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
Additional perks feature a 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, daily catered lunches, unlimited snacks, and Dog Fridays.

About the Company

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority by building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors. The organization values creativity, ingenuity, and challenging assumptions to create asymmetric advantages and protect the United States and its Allies.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official True Anomaly careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonC++Computer Vision

Questions candidates ask

What locations are eligible for this onsite position?

This position is strictly an onsite role located in Denver, Colorado or Long Beach, California.

What is the salary range for the Perception Engineer role?

The base salary ranges from $125,000 to $270,000 per year, depending on education, knowledge, skills, location, and experience.

Are there citizenship or security clearance requirements?

Yes, applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance, in compliance with U.S. export regulations.

What programming languages are required?

Candidates must have experience with Python and C/C++.

What benefits are included with employment?

Benefits include equity participation, 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible time off, a 401(k) plan, parental leave, fitness reimbursement, and daily catered lunches.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official True Anomaly careers page.

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