Defense Systems Algorithms Engineer (MATLAB)

Waypoint Human Capital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint advertises a Systems/Software Algorithms Engineer (MATLAB) to support an on-site missile and weapon systems program in Huntsville, AL. The engineer will develop, prototype, evaluate, and transition mission algorithms from MATLAB models into testable software solutions for production readiness.

The role requires 9+ years of relevant experience, advanced MATLAB proficiency, and a strong background in estimation, signal processing, and sensor fusion. U.S.

Qualifications

• At least 9 years of relevant algorithm development, systems engineering, estimation, tracking, signal processing, controls, autonomy, or applied-mathematics experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate missile system algorithms for functions such as tracking, targeting, signal processing, sensor fusion, estimation, decision logic, and performance optimization.
• Translate operational needs into algorithm concepts and MATLAB prototypes; support verification and transition into production of C/C++ or embedded software.
• Design representative test cases, truth data, Monte Carlo analyses, and performance metrics to evaluate robustness across the operating envelope.
• Integrate algorithm models with simulations, sensors, GNC, embedded software, and laboratory test environments; investigate anomalous behavior and recommend design changes.
• Define algorithm architecture, lead technical trades, establish verification strategy, mentor engineers, and coordinate across systems, GNC, software, modeling, hardware, and test teams.

Skills

Algorithm development

Systems engineering

Estimation

Tracking

Signal processing

Controls

Autonomy

Applied mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Git

C/C++

Job description

Waypoint advertises a Systems/Software Algorithms Engineer (MATLAB) to support an on-site missile and weapon systems program in Huntsville, AL. The engineer will develop, prototype, evaluate, and transition mission algorithms from MATLAB models into testable software solutions for production readiness.

The role requires 9+ years of relevant experience, advanced MATLAB proficiency, and a strong background in estimation, signal processing, and sensor fusion. U.S.