Senior Tracking Software Engineer, Space
Core
Develop advanced 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 sensor fusion architectures for space and missile defense
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
multi-target tracking algorithms, state estimation (Kalman filters, IMM), data association (JPDA, MHT), MATLAB, Python, C++, modeling and simulation, physics-based modeling
Preferred skills
MS/PhD in Engineering/Physics, 10+ years experience, missile defense/space systems domain, EO/IR/RF sensors, high-clutter environment handling, real-time/embedded optimization, MBSE tools
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, C++, Monte Carlo analysis, hardware-in-the-loop
Responsibilities
Architect and implement advanced object tracking and state estimation algorithms; Design and evaluate multi-target tracking and multi-sensor fusion approaches; Lead implementation of data association techniques; Build sophisticated physics-based models and conduct modeling and simulation; Lead performance analysis and trade studies; Collaborate with software engineers to transition algorithms from prototypes to production C/C++ code; Lead technical documentation and design reviews; Mentor engineers in tracking algorithm development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
