Research Engineer – EO/IR Image Processing

<div> <p><span data-contrast="none">Awetomaton is seeking a <strong>Research Engineer </strong>to support the TAP Lab at the Boulder Ground Information Facility (BGIF) in Boulder, Colorado. You will work with a small team to adapt, train, evaluate, and transition a prototype application that detects and separates closely spaced objects in EO/IR imagery.</span> <span data-contrast="none">In this role, you will acquire and prepare representative sensor data, evaluate algorithm performance, and adapt the</span> <span data-contrast="none">prototype to perform effectively on real-world imagery. You will apply expertise in imagery science, image processing, and machine learning while developing software in Python using NumPy, scikit-image, PyTorch, and modern software engineering practices.</span> <span data-contrast="none">The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field, with three to seven years of relevant experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">This position must be performed on-site at the BGIF in </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Boulder, Colorado.</span></strong> <strong><span data-contrast="none">An active SECRET security clearance is required.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> The anticipated salary range for this position is<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>$90,000–$155,000 annually</strong>. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related considerations. <em>We are currently considering candidates with a planned start date in October 2026.</em></span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Criteria for success</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Communicate technical results effectively in written and verbal form to engineers, users, and decision-makers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrate initiative when working with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Translate operational needs into measurable algorithm requirements and experiments. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Apply sound scientific methods to algorithm development, evaluation, and validation. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Produce clear, reproducible, and maintainable research software. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Required</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> Experience and Skills</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor of Science in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related engineering discipline. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">At least three years of experience in image processing, computer vision, machine learning, imagery science, or a related engineering field. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">At least one year of professional Python development experience. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience developing or evaluating algorithms for EO/IR imagery or comparable sensor data. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience using NumPy and at least one image-processing or machine-learning framework. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span&