Senior Tracking Scientist

STR•Woburn, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

STR’s Analytics & C2 (AC2) Division researches and develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics and C2 technologies. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers and scientists with advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation to improve mission success of our customers. The Signals Exploitation and Tracking (SET) Group in the Analytics and C2 Division focuses on applying machine learning, statistics, estimation theory, and information theory algorithms for signals exploitation, target tracking, predictive analytics, and system resource management. As a Senior Tracking Scientist at STR, you will help develop disruptive technologies focused on tracking and fusion programs. You will contribute to data analysis, algorithm development, engineering software, and validation/verification for novel application domains and modalities. You will explore fascinating datasets, develop cutting-edge algorithmic techniques, and solve high-impact, unique problems for our customers. In addition, you will participate on project teams and interact with customers.

Requirements

BS with at least 5 years of experience, MS with at least 3 years of experience, and/or PhD (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science
Experience with tracking technologies and estimation theory / statistics
Experience with C++ programming language
Ability to perform experiment design, performance modeling and simulation runs, and associated test verification and performance analysis
Proficient in simulation capabilities, Monte Carlo methods, data structures
Able to communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms
Able to work and collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. government

Nice To Haves

Have an active security clearance
Experience in intelligence or military-related mission areas
Experience with common software development tools (e.g. Git, Linux, Anaconda, Docker)
Expertise using Python and/or MATLAB for scientific programming, algorithm development, data analysis, and complex visualizations (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).

Responsibilities

Contribute to data analysis, algorithm development, engineering software, and validation/verification for novel application domains and modalities.
Explore fascinating datasets, develop cutting-edge algorithmic techniques, and solve high-impact, unique problems for our customers.
Participate on project teams and interact with customers.