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EVONA

Software Engineer

EVONA, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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This range is provided by EVONA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $180,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Software Engineer – Perception | Los Angeles / San Francisco EVONA is partnering with a pioneering aerospace company developing a new generation of autonomous spacecraft systems. Their mission is to build advanced autonomy and perception pipelines that allow satellites to detect, classify, and understand objects in orbit in real time.

This is a rare opportunity to join as one of the

first US software hires , giving you direct impact on a high-profile space program while shaping the growth of the US software team.

What You’ll Do

Develop and optimise

computer vision & ML algorithms

for real‑time object detection and characterisation

Integrate perception models into

onboard flight computers and autonomy pipelines

Build

sensor models, digital twins, and simulation tools

for training and validation

Collaborate with international engineering teams while helping expand the US presence

Contribute across a small, fast‑moving team tackling complex, mission‑critical challenges

What We’re Looking For

Strong software engineering skills in

C++ and Python

Must have worked on

Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Experience with

computer vision, ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) , and

CUDA acceleration

Background in

real‑time/embedded systems, edge computing, or robotics

Hands‑on experience with perception systems in

autonomy, drones, robotics, AR/VR, or self‑driving vehicles

Minimum

2 years’ experience

(open to junior through senior levels)

Space industry experience not required – we’re seeking autonomy and perception engineers who thrive on solving complex, real‑world problems

Why Join

Impact:

Apply your autonomy expertise to one of the most exciting frontiers of engineering

Ownership:

Join as one of the first 3 US hires, shaping both technology and team direction

Growth:

Help build a US team that will scale significantly in the next phase

$150,000 – $180,000+ depending on level

Equity participation

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO and paid leave

Location & Requirements

Los Angeles or San Francisco

Must be

US Citizen, Green Card holder, or ITAR‑eligible

For more information, contact Ciara Holmes at EVONA or apply now to take your autonomy career to the next frontier.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at EVONA by 2x.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Information Technology and Engineering

Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Software Development

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