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Senior Tracking Software Engineer, Space

Foothill Ranch, CA (OC-71)💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-27

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

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