Astrolab
Visualization Engineer
Astrolab, Hawthorne, CA, United States
Visualization Engineer
Department: Software Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hawthorne, California
Compensation: $128,000 - $173,000 / year
Description
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity's presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
We seek a Visualization Engineer to create, maintain, and operate high-fidelity simulation environments and visualization tools for planetary exploration. In this role, you'll collaborate across teams to build immersive virtual testbeds and visualizations, supporting Astrolab's mission-critical research and operations.
What you'll do:
Department: Software Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hawthorne, California
Compensation: $128,000 - $173,000 / year
Description
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity's presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
We seek a Visualization Engineer to create, maintain, and operate high-fidelity simulation environments and visualization tools for planetary exploration. In this role, you'll collaborate across teams to build immersive virtual testbeds and visualizations, supporting Astrolab's mission-critical research and operations.
What you'll do:
- Develop photorealistic virtual environments using Unreal Engine (UE5) to simulate planetary terrains, incorporating accurate lighting and celestial positioning data
- Integrate real-world data such as digital elevation models (DEMs) and orbital data into simulations, ensuring realistic and challenging environments
- Create and automate simulation tool workflows for data generation using C++ and Python
- Collaborate with engineers and researchers to refine simulation outputs, supporting various mission requirements and ensuring alignment with project goals
- Support the development of automated data capture and processing workflows within the simulation environment
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 6+ years of experience in visualization, simulation, or related fields
- Strong experience with Unreal Engine (UE5) for building photorealistic environments, integrating 3D models and advanced rendering.
- Advanced skills in C++ and/or Python for scripting and automation within Unreal Engine
- Experience integrating scientific datasets, including terrain and orbital data, into simulation environments
- Knowledge of computer vision and machine learning principles
- Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across technical disciplines
- Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Ownership in the company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible time off and parental leave
- On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
- Flexible work environment