Rocket Lab · 2 weeks ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer I/II
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Machine Learning Engineer will support advanced machine learning and computer vision projects for the U.S. Space Development Agency, focusing on innovative solutions for space and defense applications.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with researchers on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision
Preform rapid prototyping and enhanced development to be integrated into operational systems
Contribute programming ability and experience to develop solutions for real-world problems
Validate, tune, test, and deploy advanced neural networks and algorithms
Perform troubleshooting, bug fixes, and maintenance of existing and new code to ensure stability
Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent discipline with 5-8 years of experience
Experience in machine learning and image processing
Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent discipline with 8-12 years of experience
Experience in machine learning and image processing
Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government Security Clearance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Preferred
Proficiency in C++ or Python 3
Experience with deep learning libraries (PyTorch and TensorFlow)
Experience across the deep learning life cycle, including model selection, training, validation, testing, and deployment
Understanding of computer vision approaches, such as object detection, image segmentation, re-Identification, tracking, and super resolution
Machine learning experience with 3-D data
Experience curating quality, real-world datasets for training deep learning models
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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