# Scientist (EO/IR Image Analysis) at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-11
- Apply by: 2026-11-25
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8025012003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-scientist-eo-ir-image-analysis/

## About the role

As a Scientist of EO/IR image analysis and pattern recognition for Rocket Lab Optical Systems worksite in Tucson, AZ, you will develop, validate, and deploy algorithms for advanced image processing, object detection, and tracking EO/IR space payloads. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in physics, optical sciences, computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline with demonstrated experience in image processing or EO/IR systems
- Active U.S. Government Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, U.S. citizenship required
- 12+ years of professional experience
- Demonstrated experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++ for analysis, modeling, simulation, or algorithm development
- Strong experience designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing algorithms for EO/IR sensors, with a focus on image processing and pattern recognition
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical work and present results to diverse audiences

Tags: OS - Design Engineering

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