Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab Optical Systems is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to support the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture by developing deep learning neural networks for advanced Electro-Optical and Infrared image processing. The role involves designing, training, and deploying machine learning models for optical systems applications while building and maintaining data pipelines. This position requires collaboration with researchers and engineers to integrate rapid prototypes into operational systems and troubleshoot existing software.
Headquarters
Long Beach, California, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2006
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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