Missile Tracking Systems Engineer (Algorithm Development) - Boulder, CO

Davidson Technologies • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

Davidson is seeking a Missile Tracking Systems Engineer for algorithm development in Boulder, Colorado. The role focuses on translating domain and tactical requirements into functional modern C++ code, structured tracking logic, and scalable workflows for missile tracking environments. Davidson values analytical problem-solving and tracking expertise, alongside the ability to develop reliable technical solutions. The engineer will collaborate with system architects and domain experts to continuously improve tracking capabilities and will work on challenging, varied assignments in a collaborative setting.

Requirements

• Level 3: A bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience.
• Level 4: A bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience.
• Proven ability to break down complex technical problems and build concrete solutions.
• Strong expertise in C++ development, C POSIX Linux programming, or CUDA GPU programming.
• Experience, education, or significant familiarity with tracking systems.
• Must have a DoD Secret Clearance or higher; willingness to obtain TS.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sensor processing, tracking (data fusion, false track reduction, or cross-track resolution), state estimation (Kalman filters), orbital dynamics, or optimization and assignment algorithms.
• Understanding of proper API library development, unit testing with dependency injection, or dependency decoupling.
• Background building highly resilient, low-latency, real-time systems, including thread pools, memory pools, event sourcing, or Linux HPC.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex, abstract algorithmic challenges and engineer reliable solutions for tracking applications.
• Translate tactical requirements into functional logic and scalable workflows deployed in missile tracking environments.
• Turn complex mission requirements into structured, reliable tracking code and technical processes.
• Collaborate with system architects and domain experts to continuously improve tracking capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level