Job Description
Are you ready to architect the future? Nebula Horizon is seeking a visionary Senior AI & Space Systems Engineer to lead our 2026 interplanetary mission initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge deep learning and aerospace engineering, ensuring our autonomous spacecraft operate flawlessly in the harshest environments of deep space. You will be at the forefront of defining how artificial intelligence will govern the next generation of space exploration.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy scalable AI models for autonomous spacecraft navigation, landing, and resource management.
- Integrate quantum-resistant encryption algorithms into deep-space communication protocols.
- Mentor a team of high-potential engineers to foster a culture of innovation and safety.
- Conduct rigorous testing of neural networks under extreme thermal and radiation conditions.
- Optimize real-time data processing pipelines for high-latency telemetry transmission.
- Collaborate with orbital mechanics experts to align AI trajectories with mission-critical schedules.
Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in machine learning, robotics, or autonomous systems.
- Expert proficiency in Python, C++, and frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Strong understanding of satellite communication standards (e.g., CCSDS) and orbital mechanics.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced, and collaborative environments.