Multi-Sensor Tracking Engineer: Data Fusion Estimation

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; 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 develop and evaluate tracking and data fusion methods across diverse sensing sources. You will analyze state estimation, track initiation and maintenance while using Monte Carlo techniques and leading design studies for robust performance in adversarial environments.

Minimum qualifications include a BS in a technical field and 2 years of relevant experience; MATLAB or Python experience is

Qualifications

• BS in mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, or related technical field.
• 2 years of relevant professional experience in tracking/state estimation / data fusion.
• Experience with data association, multi-target tracking, Kalman or nonlinear filtering.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate state estimation, data association, track initiation and maintenance.
• Perform Monte Carlo analysis, test data, and quantitative evaluation of algorithms.
• Conduct studies to develop tracking system design recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams and prepare analyses for sponsors.

Skills

state estimation

data fusion

tracking theory

Monte Carlo analysis

Education

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

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

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a multi-sensor tracking engineer to develop and evaluate tracking and data fusion methods across diverse sensing sources. You will analyze state estimation, track initiation and maintenance while using Monte Carlo techniques and leading design studies for robust performance in adversarial environments.

Minimum qualifications include a BS in a technical field and 2 years of relevant experience; MATLAB or Python experience is