Computer Vision Team Lead - Space Robotics & Autonomy

Are you an experienced Computer Vision engineer ready to take the next step in your career? This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing Computer Vision & Robotics team developing real-time image processing and autonomy software for spacecraft and ground systems.

You'll play a key role in advancing technologies that enable close-proximity operations and on-orbit servicing, designing algorithms for object detection, tracking, and pose estimation in some of the most challenging environments imaginable.

• Lead a team of Computer Vision engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, performance, and timely execution.
• Collaborate with GNC, Software, and Systems teams across multiple mission projects.
• Foster innovation and continuous learning within a collaborative engineering culture.

• Design and implement computer vision modules for spacecraft navigation and autonomy.
• Develop and benchmark algorithms for pose estimation, tracking, and visual perception.
• Deliver efficient, high-quality CV software suitable for real-time and safety-critical applications.
• Contribute to simulation, verification, and validation of vision-based navigation systems.

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or similar.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in computer vision algorithm design and implementation.
• 3+ years leading or mentoring a technical team.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Matlab, with experience in OpenCV, Tensor Flow, or PyTorch.
• Solid understanding of deep learning, sensor fusion, and image-based navigation.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and modern software development practices.
• A passion for space systems and a desire to shape the next generation of autonomous spacecraft.

• Experience in vision-based navigation for space or robotics applications.
• Knowledge of rigid‑body dynamics, kinematics, and embedded systems development.
• Experience in CI/CD, TDD, and real-time or safety‑critical environments.

• Flexible hybrid working around core hours
• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and long‑term sick pay
• Optional 9/75 working pattern
• Relocation and visa support (where applicable)
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and a genuinely collaborative environment
• Regular team and social events

This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting‑edge work at the intersection of computer vision, robotics, and space, contributing directly to technologies that are shaping a sustainable future in orbit.

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