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Principal Vision DeveloperThe Nuclear Company • Seattle, WA, United States
Principal Vision Developer

Principal Vision Developer

The Nuclear Company • Seattle, WA, United States
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Principal Vision Developer

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

Principal Vision Developer

Position Overview

The Principal Vision Developer is a senior technical leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced computer vision and AI-powered visual systems that transform nuclear construction, safety monitoring, and quality control. This position requires deep expertise in machine learning, image processing, camera systems integration, and real-time video analytics to enable automated progress tracking, safety compliance monitoring, and intelligent inspection systems for Nuclear OS. You'll work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and nuclear infrastructure, helping to automate visual inspection, detect anomalies, and ensure construction quality through cutting-edge computer vision technology.

Key Responsibilities

Computer Vision System Development

  • Design and develop AI-powered computer vision systems for automated construction progress monitoring
  • Build real-time video analytics systems that analyze camera feeds and drone imagery to detect construction issues
  • Develop automated inspection systems using AI and computer vision to verify construction quality
  • Create computer vision algorithms for anomaly detection, defect identification, and automated image analysis
  • Implement 3D reconstruction from image sequences and point clouds for digital twin development

Camera Systems Integration & Detection

  • Design and deploy multi-camera networks across construction sites for comprehensive visual coverage
  • Integrate AI-enabled cameras into IoT sensor networks for real-time data collection and analysis
  • Implement camera calibration systems for accurate geometric measurements and 3D reconstruction
  • Develop multi-camera synchronization for stereo vision and 360-degree coverage
  • Build camera management systems for configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of distributed camera networks
  • Integrate various camera types including fixed surveillance cameras, PTZ cameras, thermal / infrared cameras, and mobile drone cameras
  • Design detection pipelines that process video streams from multiple cameras simultaneously
  • Implement intelligent camera placement strategies to optimize coverage and minimize blind spots
  • Create camera health monitoring systems to detect and alert on camera failures or degraded performance
  • Develop bandwidth optimization for efficient video streaming from large camera networks
  • Safety & Compliance Monitoring

  • Develop AI safety enforcement systems that analyze camera feeds in real-time to detect PPE compliance
  • Build perimeter monitoring systems that detect unauthorized personnel or equipment breaches
  • Create automated alert systems that log safety violations and notify supervisors immediately when non-compliance is detected
  • Develop hazard detection models that identify unsafe conditions, obstructions, or potential safety risks
  • Implement worker tracking systems using camera-based detection for safety monitoring and emergency response
  • Build tailgating detection systems that identify when multiple people enter on a single badge swipe
  • Progress Tracking & Quality Control
  • Build automated progress assessment systems using computer vision to track work package completion
  • Develop material classification algorithms that automatically identify installed components and materials
  • Create surveillance video analysis systems to detect and track work packages' components automatically
  • Implement activity recognition models to monitor construction activities and assess task completion times
  • Build defect detection systems for automated quality inspection of welds, concrete pours, and structural installations
  • Develop visual comparison tools that overlay as-built conditions against design models to identify discrepancies
  • Create truck and material arrival detection using camera-based AI at jobsite entrance gates
  • Machine Learning & AI Model Development

  • Train deep learning models for object detection, segmentation, and classification in construction environments
  • Develop custom datasets from drone imagery, site cameras, and inspection photos with proper labeling and annotation
  • Implement transfer learning to adapt pre-trained models for nuclear construction-specific applications
  • Create ensemble models that combine multiple vision techniques for robust performance
  • Optimize models for real-time inference on edge devices and GPU-accelerated servers
  • Implement continuous learning pipelines that improve model accuracy over time with new data
  • Build convolutional neural network-based detection systems for automated identification and classification
  • Integration & Deployment

  • Integrate computer vision systems with Nuclear OS platform for seamless data flow and automated reporting
  • Deploy vision models on edge devices, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid architecture
  • Connect to IoT camera networks and drone feeds for real-time image acquisition
  • Build APIs and microservices for vision system integration with other Nuclear OS modules
  • Implement data pipelines for image ingestion, preprocessing, inference, and result storage
  • Create visualization dashboards showing real-time progress metrics, safety alerts, and quality issues
  • Integrate with access control systems for enhanced security monitoring
  • Design isolated security networks for camera systems in sensitive areas
  • Robotic Vision & Automation

  • Develop computer vision systems for robotic perception and autonomous navigation
  • Integrate vision systems with robotic inspection and quality control platforms
  • Build visual servoing systems for robot guidance and manipulation tasks
  • Develop 3D pose estimation for robotic pick-and-place operations
  • Create visual SLAM systems for autonomous robot navigation in construction sites
  • Advanced Vision Applications

  • Implement photogrammetry pipelines for 3D reconstruction from drone and camera imagery
  • Develop infrared and thermal imaging analysis for equipment monitoring and anomaly detection
  • Build optical character recognition systems for automated document processing and equipment labeling
  • Create facial recognition systems for access control and personnel tracking (where permitted)
  • Develop appearance-based search for security and incident investigation across multiple camera feeds
  • Implement vehicle and individual tracking across facility camera networks for security analysis
  • Technical Leadership & Innovation

  • Provide expert guidance on computer vision architecture, camera systems, algorithms, and best practices
  • Lead cross-functional teams involving data scientists, software engineers, network engineers, and domain experts
  • Evaluate emerging vision technologies including foundation models, vision transformers, and multimodal AI
  • Establish development standards for vision system deployment in nuclear environments
  • Mentor junior developers on machine learning, computer vision, and AI techniques
  • Represent TNC in industry forums on AI and computer vision applications
  • Drive innovation in automated construction monitoring and intelligent inspection systems
  • Required Qualifications

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred)
  • 12+ years of experience in computer vision, machine learning, or AI development
  • 5+ years in a senior or lead role with demonstrated technical leadership
  • Experience in industrial, construction, or manufacturing applications preferred
  • Technical Skills - Computer Vision

  • Expert proficiency in computer vision libraries (OpenCV, scikit-image, PIL / Pillow)
  • Deep understanding of classical CV techniques (edge detection, feature extraction, optical flow, SLAM)
  • Experience with 3D computer vision (stereo vision, structure from motion, photogrammetry)
  • Knowledge of image processing techniques (filtering, segmentation, morphological operations)
  • Proficiency in video analytics and real-time processing
  • Understanding of camera calibration, lens distortion correction, and geometric transformations
  • Technical Skills - Camera Systems & Hardware

  • Strong experience with camera integration, configuration, and management
  • Knowledge of camera protocols (ONVIF, RTSP, HTTP streaming, GigE Vision)
  • Understanding of camera
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