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Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations.Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions - including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling - for the U.S. government, partner governments and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face.

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking aSenior Computer Vision Engineerto join our team in ourDenver, Coloradolocation.In this role you willdesign, develop and testguidance, navigation and control systemsspecifically for rendezvous and proximity operations missions. 

• ArchitectGuidance Navigation and Controland Sensor systems capable of meeting the mission needs ofRendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)including different flight dynamics trajectory designs 
• Guide the sensor systems development for Astroscale U.S. programs including the supporting design and implementation of the GNC solution (hardware and algorithms) to meet the system requirements and mission needs. 
• Drive system level activities, particularly those influenced by GNC, such as concept of operations (CONOPS), failure, detection, isolation and recovery (FDIR), maneuvers, operator and ground segment interaction, system test and verification. 
• Sensor selection and integration - analyze, design, implement and validate scenarios, including those for multiple RPO approaches. 
• Review and mentor other engineering staff, including providing expert technical feedback, and supporting internal review. 
• Lead and actively participate in customer and supplier meetings. 
• Prepare technical responses to bids, presentation materials and reports. 
• Liaise with customer,supplierstaff,andstaff from other parts of Astroscale globally. 
• Leverage commercial awareness, and an ability to balance and trade technical, programmatic and commercial risks in the context of commercial projects and products. 

• Abachelor'sdegree,master'sdegree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. 
• Experienced professional with greater than8years' experience incomputer vision, sensorsystems design, engineering and operations. 
• Experience with physics-based modeling of dynamic systems and Monte Carlo simulation analysis. 
• Subject matter expertise ofsensorsand their impact to a GNC system 
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• U.S. citizenwith the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance. 

If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be an outstanding addition to our team, don't worry about checking every single box-or having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S., we're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. If you're excited about contributing to our work and think you'd thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline to apply is August 9, 2026.

Salary range: $135-155k. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, and ability as applicable to the role.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.