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Tracking Software Engineer, Space

Foothill Ranch, CA (OC-71)💼 Full-time💰 $166,000–$166,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-07-31

Core

Develop 2D and 3D tracking algorithms to maintain custody of space objects and process sensor detections for space situational awareness missions.

Role type

Senior IC tracking software engineer (space domain awareness)

Builds

Multi-target tracking systems and modular payloads for space missions

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

multi-target tracking algorithms, state estimation (Kalman filters, IMM), data association (JPDA, MHT), MATLAB, Python, C++, modeling and simulation

Preferred skills

MS/PhD in Engineering/Physics, missile defense or space systems experience, EO/IR or RF sensors, real-time/embedded systems, MBSE tools

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, C++, Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS

Responsibilities

Design and implement advanced object tracking and state estimation algorithms; Develop and evaluate multi-target tracking and multi-sensor fusion approaches; Implement advanced data association techniques; Build physics-based models and conduct modeling and simulation; Conduct performance analysis and trade studies; Collaborate with software engineers to transition algorithms to production C/C++ code; Support systems engineering lifecycle including requirements decomposition and design reviews

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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