Tracking Software Engineer, Space
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