Multi-Sensor Tracking & Data Fusion Engineer

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a multi-sensor tracking engineer to design and evaluate state estimation, data association, track initiation and maintenance, and multi-sensor data fusion. You will perform Monte Carlo analyses, develop tracking studies, and deliver actionable design recommendations.

You will collaborate across teams, build analysis packages, and present findings to sponsors, while ensuring readiness for security clearances and working on

Qualifications

• BS in mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, or related technical field
• 2 years of relevant professional experience in tracking theory, state estimation, statistical estimation, or related methods (doctoral work may substitute)
• Experience with tracking topics such as data association, multi-target tracking, Kalman or nonlinear filtering, track initiation and maintenance, or multi-sensor data fusion
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar to develop algorithms, build simulations, and analyze data
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and pursue TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate methods for state estimation, data association, track initiation and maintenance, and multi-sensor data fusion
• Use Monte Carlo analysis, test data, and quantitative evaluation to characterize algorithm behavior and performance
• Conduct studies to develop tracking system design recommendations
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to contribute solutions to complex tracking applications
• Develop analysis packages and briefings for sponsors and key audiences

Skills

Mathematics / Statistics background

Data fusion / tracking theory

Programming: MATLAB/Python

Security clearance eligibility (Interm

Education

BS in mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, or related technical field

MS or PhD in applied mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, or related technical field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a multi-sensor tracking engineer to design and evaluate state estimation, data association, track initiation and maintenance, and multi-sensor data fusion. You will perform Monte Carlo analyses, develop tracking studies, and deliver actionable design recommendations.

You will collaborate across teams, build analysis packages, and present findings to sponsors, while ensuring readiness for security clearances and working on