Tracking Architecture Performance Egnineer
Core
Lead modeling and analysis studies for complex system-of-systems architectures, focusing on tracking performance optimization for missile defense, ISR, and space domain awareness missions.
Role type
Senior Member of Technical Staff / Engineering Specialist (Modeling & Simulation & Signal & Image Processing)
Builds
Model-based analyses and simulation tools for tracking objects in space, air, maritime, and ground domains
Domain
Defense, Space Systems, Missile Defense, ISR, Space Domain Awareness
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
tracking algorithms, multi-target tracking, tracking performance assessment, system-of-systems architecture analysis, multi-domain sensor integration, trade-space analysis, technical leadership, team mentorship
Preferred skills
C/C++/Python/FORTRAN programming, multi-sensor data fusion, radar/EO/IR/Lidar system performance assessment, government MW/MT mission architectures, FFRDC collaboration experience
Technologies
custom-developed tools, COTS tools, government-furnished modeling and simulation tools, Bitbucket, GitHub, JIRA, Confluence
Responsibilities
Independently lead modeling and analysis studies for complex system-of-systems architectures, Evaluate multi-domain architectures incorporating diverse sensor systems, Perform trade-space analyses to balance system performance requirements, Serve as technical lead and primary customer liaison for projects, Drive continuous improvement of modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities, Design and implement tracking algorithms and multi-sensor data fusion algorithms
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities