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EVONA

Perception Software Engineer (San Francisco)

EVONA, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Software Engineer

Perception | San Francisco - Onsite

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 Youll 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 Were Looking For Strong software engineering skills in

C++ and Python Must of 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 - were 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

Compensation & Benefits: $170,000

$250,000+ depending on level Equity participation Full medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Flexible PTO and paid leave

Location & Requirements 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.