AIV Engineer - Computer Vision & GNC (M/F)

Astroscale France is looking for an AIV Engineer - Computer Vision & GNC to support the growth of our Toulouse office.

This role will focus on Computer Vision (CV) algorithms validation and Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) hardware in the loop testing, including dedicated laboratories design and operations. This includes strong collaboration with the GNC and CV teams.

Lab Design & Infrastructure

Design and implement a state-of-the-art computer vision and GNC testing laboratory, including hardware, software, and simulation environments.

Define requirements for lab equipment (e.g., cameras, lighting, motion platforms, robotic arms, GNSS simulators).

Ensure scalability, modularity, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Test Planning & Execution

Develop and execute test plans for computer vision algorithms (e.g., object detection, tracking) and GNC systems.

Define validation strategies, KPIs, and acceptance criteria for vision-based navigation and control systems.

Coordinate integration and test campaigns across processor-in-the-loop (PIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL).

Collaborate with the other stakeholders (Systems, CV and GNC teams) to ensure end-to-end system validation.

Oversee data acquisition, annotation, and analysis pipelines for vision and GNC testing.

Ensure traceability and reproducibility of test results through robust documentation and version control.

Interface with project managers, product owners, and external partners to align lab capabilities with program needs.

Wider responsibilities

Attend and support reviews with potential partners or clients.

Support knowledge transfer from Astroscale teams globally.

Experience and Qualifications Essential Skills

Master’s degree in computer science, computer vision, robotics, GNC or relevant engineering / science discipline.

5 years’ experience in robotics or computer vision algorithms validation.

Experience of implementing lab experiments.

Proactive and self-managing, able to plan and effectively lead areas of responsibility whilst contributing collaboratively within a close-knit team.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Fluent in French and English.

Be eligible and registered to work within Europe.

Be eligible to gain security clearance in France.

Desirable Skills

Experience in the space sector.

Experience of development for robotics test platforms.

Familiarity with ROS protocols.

Knowledge of scripting languages.

Camera calibration and image acquisition techniques.

Calibration of robotic joints and actuators.

Sensor–actuator synchronization and timing management.

Motion tracking and ground-truth acquisition methods.

Motion planning and control (kinematics, trajectory generation).

Familiarity with simulation environments (Gazebo, IsaacSim, etc.).

Experience with real-time systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups.

Core competencies

Demonstrates behaviours in line with Astroscale values (mission and people focused, transparent, innovative and pioneering, diverse and customer focused).

Proactive, able to build working relationships, mentoring & knowledge sharing.

Location Astroscale France (Toulouse), with some hybrid working.

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