The Nuclear Company
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet‑scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design‑once, build‑many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.
Senior Vision Developer Position Overview As a Senior Vision Developer at The Nuclear Company, you will design, develop, and deploy advanced computer vision and AI‑powered visual systems that transform nuclear construction, safety monitoring, and quality control. This role requires strong expertise in machine learning, image processing, camera systems integration, and real‑time video analytics to enable automated progress tracking, safety compliance monitoring, and intelligent inspection systems for Nuclear OS. You’ll work at the intersection of computer vision technology and nuclear infrastructure, helping to revolutionize how nuclear power plants are built and monitored.
Key Responsibilities Computer Vision System Development
Design and develop AI‑powered computer vision systems
for automated construction progress monitoring, comparing current site images to BIM models to determine completion percentages
Create computer vision algorithms
for anomaly detection, defect identification, and automated image analysis from drone and camera feeds
Build convolutional neural network‑based detection systems
for automated identification and classification
Design detection pipelines
that process video streams from multiple cameras simultaneously
Integrate various camera types
including fixed surveillance cameras, PTZ cameras, thermal/infrared cameras, and mobile drone cameras
Integrate AI‑enabled cameras
into IoT sensor networks for real‑time data collection and analysis
Create surveillance video analysis systems
to detect and track work packages’ components automatically
Implement vehicle and individual tracking
across facility camera networks for security analysis
Safety & Compliance Monitoring
Implement worker tracking systems
using camera‑based detection for safety monitoring and emergency response
Develop vision systems
for safety compliance monitoring including PPE detection, restricted area monitoring, and hazard identification
Collaborate with construction teams
to provide updated site models, progress comparisons, and deviation detection
Monitor construction activities
for safety and environmental compliance through automated visual inspection
Robotic Vision & Automation
Develop computer vision systems
for robotic perception and autonomous navigation
Integrate vision systems
with robotic inspection and quality control platforms
Integrate computer vision and automated monitoring
for robotic inspection and quality control
Train and optimize deep learning models
for object detection, segmentation, classification, and tracking tasks
Implement transfer learning
and fine‑tuning strategies to adapt pre‑trained models for nuclear construction applications
Develop custom neural network architectures
optimized for real‑time performance on edge devices
Evaluate emerging vision technologies
including foundation models, vision transformers, and multimodal AI
Technical Leadership & Innovation
Provide expert guidance
on computer vision architecture, camera systems, algorithms, and best practices
Mentor junior developers
on machine learning, computer vision, and AI techniques
Drive innovation
in automated construction monitoring and intelligent inspection systems
Provide technical guidance
to project teams and serve as a technical reviewer
Required Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience
in computer vision, machine learning, or AI development
3+ years in a senior or lead developer role
with demonstrated technical contributions
Experience with construction progress monitoring
and as‑built documentation using visual data
Technical Skills - Computer Vision
Expert proficiency
in computer vision libraries (OpenCV, scikit‑image, PIL/Pillow)
Strong knowledge
of deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras)
Experience
with CNNs, vision transformers, and modern architectures (ResNet, YOLO, Mask R‑CNN, ViT)
Experience
with computer vision and machine learning for robotic perception
Knowledge
of computer vision and automated image analysis techniques
Programming & Development
Strong programming skills
in Python, C++, or similar languages
Experience with real‑time video processing
and streaming analytics
Proficiency in GPU programming
and optimization (CUDA, TensorRT)
Knowledge of cloud platforms
and edge computing for vision systems deployment
Experience with version control
(Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Domain Knowledge
Understanding of camera systems
including calibration, lens selection, and lighting considerations
Knowledge of image processing techniques
including filtering, enhancement, and feature extraction
Familiarity with 3D vision
including stereo vision, depth estimation, and point cloud processing
Understanding of BIM (Building Information Modeling)
fundamentals and applications
Professional Skills
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
Strong problem‑solving skills
with ability to debug complex vision systems
Excellent communication skills
for collaborating with cross‑functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related field
Contributions to open‑source computer vision projects
Publications in computer vision or machine learning conferences
(CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS)
Experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial automation sectors
Knowledge of nuclear industry standards
and safety requirements
Experience with multi‑camera calibration
and synchronization
Background in AI/ML product design
and designing for intelligent systems
Experience with drone‑based imaging
and aerial data processing
Familiarity with edge AI hardware
(NVIDIA Jetson, Intel Movidius, Google Coral)
Why This Role Matters As a Senior Vision Developer at TNC, you’ll be instrumental in transforming how nuclear power plants are built and monitored. By deploying AI‑powered visual systems with comprehensive camera networks, you’ll help reduce construction errors, improve safety compliance, and accelerate project timelines. Research shows that computer vision can automate progress assessment with 80%+ accuracy, dramatically reducing manual inspection time and catching issues before they become expensive problems.
Your work will directly contribute to making nuclear construction more efficient, safer, and more predictable – ultimately helping to address global climate challenges through clean energy solutions. This role offers the unique opportunity to apply cutting‑edge computer vision and AI technologies to mission‑critical infrastructure that will power the future.
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
401k with company match
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 annually (less applicable withholdings and deductions). The actual salary offered may vary based on experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
EEO Statement The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.
Export Control Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
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Senior Vision Developer Position Overview As a Senior Vision Developer at The Nuclear Company, you will design, develop, and deploy advanced computer vision and AI‑powered visual systems that transform nuclear construction, safety monitoring, and quality control. This role requires strong expertise in machine learning, image processing, camera systems integration, and real‑time video analytics to enable automated progress tracking, safety compliance monitoring, and intelligent inspection systems for Nuclear OS. You’ll work at the intersection of computer vision technology and nuclear infrastructure, helping to revolutionize how nuclear power plants are built and monitored.
Key Responsibilities Computer Vision System Development
Design and develop AI‑powered computer vision systems
for automated construction progress monitoring, comparing current site images to BIM models to determine completion percentages
Create computer vision algorithms
for anomaly detection, defect identification, and automated image analysis from drone and camera feeds
Build convolutional neural network‑based detection systems
for automated identification and classification
Design detection pipelines
that process video streams from multiple cameras simultaneously
Integrate various camera types
including fixed surveillance cameras, PTZ cameras, thermal/infrared cameras, and mobile drone cameras
Integrate AI‑enabled cameras
into IoT sensor networks for real‑time data collection and analysis
Create surveillance video analysis systems
to detect and track work packages’ components automatically
Implement vehicle and individual tracking
across facility camera networks for security analysis
Safety & Compliance Monitoring
Implement worker tracking systems
using camera‑based detection for safety monitoring and emergency response
Develop vision systems
for safety compliance monitoring including PPE detection, restricted area monitoring, and hazard identification
Collaborate with construction teams
to provide updated site models, progress comparisons, and deviation detection
Monitor construction activities
for safety and environmental compliance through automated visual inspection
Robotic Vision & Automation
Develop computer vision systems
for robotic perception and autonomous navigation
Integrate vision systems
with robotic inspection and quality control platforms
Integrate computer vision and automated monitoring
for robotic inspection and quality control
Train and optimize deep learning models
for object detection, segmentation, classification, and tracking tasks
Implement transfer learning
and fine‑tuning strategies to adapt pre‑trained models for nuclear construction applications
Develop custom neural network architectures
optimized for real‑time performance on edge devices
Evaluate emerging vision technologies
including foundation models, vision transformers, and multimodal AI
Technical Leadership & Innovation
Provide expert guidance
on computer vision architecture, camera systems, algorithms, and best practices
Mentor junior developers
on machine learning, computer vision, and AI techniques
Drive innovation
in automated construction monitoring and intelligent inspection systems
Provide technical guidance
to project teams and serve as a technical reviewer
Required Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience
in computer vision, machine learning, or AI development
3+ years in a senior or lead developer role
with demonstrated technical contributions
Experience with construction progress monitoring
and as‑built documentation using visual data
Technical Skills - Computer Vision
Expert proficiency
in computer vision libraries (OpenCV, scikit‑image, PIL/Pillow)
Strong knowledge
of deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras)
Experience
with CNNs, vision transformers, and modern architectures (ResNet, YOLO, Mask R‑CNN, ViT)
Experience
with computer vision and machine learning for robotic perception
Knowledge
of computer vision and automated image analysis techniques
Programming & Development
Strong programming skills
in Python, C++, or similar languages
Experience with real‑time video processing
and streaming analytics
Proficiency in GPU programming
and optimization (CUDA, TensorRT)
Knowledge of cloud platforms
and edge computing for vision systems deployment
Experience with version control
(Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Domain Knowledge
Understanding of camera systems
including calibration, lens selection, and lighting considerations
Knowledge of image processing techniques
including filtering, enhancement, and feature extraction
Familiarity with 3D vision
including stereo vision, depth estimation, and point cloud processing
Understanding of BIM (Building Information Modeling)
fundamentals and applications
Professional Skills
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
Strong problem‑solving skills
with ability to debug complex vision systems
Excellent communication skills
for collaborating with cross‑functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related field
Contributions to open‑source computer vision projects
Publications in computer vision or machine learning conferences
(CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS)
Experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial automation sectors
Knowledge of nuclear industry standards
and safety requirements
Experience with multi‑camera calibration
and synchronization
Background in AI/ML product design
and designing for intelligent systems
Experience with drone‑based imaging
and aerial data processing
Familiarity with edge AI hardware
(NVIDIA Jetson, Intel Movidius, Google Coral)
Why This Role Matters As a Senior Vision Developer at TNC, you’ll be instrumental in transforming how nuclear power plants are built and monitored. By deploying AI‑powered visual systems with comprehensive camera networks, you’ll help reduce construction errors, improve safety compliance, and accelerate project timelines. Research shows that computer vision can automate progress assessment with 80%+ accuracy, dramatically reducing manual inspection time and catching issues before they become expensive problems.
Your work will directly contribute to making nuclear construction more efficient, safer, and more predictable – ultimately helping to address global climate challenges through clean energy solutions. This role offers the unique opportunity to apply cutting‑edge computer vision and AI technologies to mission‑critical infrastructure that will power the future.
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
401k with company match
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 annually (less applicable withholdings and deductions). The actual salary offered may vary based on experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
EEO Statement The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.
Export Control Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
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