Senior Principal Algorithm Tracking Software Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within Leonardo DRS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles, and airborne platforms. The company is seeking an Algorithms Engineer for its advanced defense systems team, with expertise in real-time missile detection, Kalman filtering, and related estimation techniques. The role has technical ownership of algorithm development and implementation for determining target trajectories and velocities in cluttered environments while maintaining track custody and target discrimination. The position provides technical authority for detection and tracking algorithms on current and future overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) space payloads. It leads cross-functional teams, guides algorithm development and integration, and conducts performance analysis and validation using simulation tools and real-world data. The engineer also contributes to the design, development, and optimization of real-time missile detection and tracking algorithms, including advanced filtering, detection in complex scenarios, trajectory estimation, state determination, and multi-target track custody. The role is based in Cypress, California, with a 9/80 schedule. U.S. citizenship is required, along with an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of related experience, including 6 years of direct experience in detection and tracking algorithms.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise with real-time detection and tracking algorithms for defense applications.
- Proficiency in Kalman filtering techniques and their application to missile tracking.
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB.
- Experience with simulation tools and environments for algorithm development and testing.
- Existing security clearance; TS is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with sensor fusion, multi-target tracking, and track-before-detect tracking systems.
- Experience developing detection and tracking algorithms for OPIR applications.
- Familiarity with infrared imagery, multispectral imagery, or digital signal processing.
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques applicable to target detection and classification.
- Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise and serve as technical authority for detection and tracking algorithms used on current and future OPIR space payloads.
- Lead cross-functional teams and oversee technical work on algorithm development and integration into existing systems and platforms.
- Analyze and validate algorithm performance using simulation tools and real-world data.
- Keep up with emerging technologies and methodologies in missile detection and tracking to inform development.
- Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of real-time missile detection and tracking algorithms.
- Develop or optimize advanced filtering techniques, target detection for complex scenarios, trajectory estimation, state determination, and multi-target track custody.
- Implement advanced filtering and estimation techniques to improve detection accuracy and reduce false alarms in cluttered environments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and company contribution to a health savings account.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Parental leave benefits and paid parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development support and programs for career growth and skill enhancement.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Telemedicine.
- Legal insurance.
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program.
- Health and emergency leave.
- Community service hours.
- Employees may be eligible for annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay for non-exempt employees as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
