Principal Algorithms Software Engineer

Grey Matters Defense Solutions; Colorado; On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

SEP IRA employer contributions

Life and disability insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Grey Matters Defense Solutions is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Algorithms Software Engineer in Boulder, CO, with a Secret clearance. You will design, develop, test, and document complex algorithms and software for DoD applications and missile tracking systems.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, state estimation, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced R&D environment, utilizing C++ and Python across Linux platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 5+ years related experience or Master's with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ year.
• 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++ ecology?
• Experience with Linux and common utilities (grep, awk, cat, head).
• Experience in designing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable/reusable algorithms.
• Strong state estimation and data analysis background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Breadth and depth in applying mathematics to data analysis and algorithm development for missile tracking.
• Development and performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms.
• Prototype development using Modern C++ and Python.
• Algorithm defect tracking and resolution; technical documentation as required.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and communicate across engineer levels.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Algorithms

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years experience

Master's degree in STEM with 3+ years

PhD with 1+ year

Tools

grep

awk

cat

head

Job description

Position: Principal/Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Location: Boulder, CO

Clearance: Secret Clearance

About the job:

Grey Matters Defense Solutions specializes in software development and solutions, specialized data analytics algorithms, and innovative remote sensing technologies and operations, with senior-level personnel formerly from DIA, NRO, DARPA, and the US Armed Forces. Grey Matters Defense Solutions differentiates itself by combining its subject matter experts, analysts, software engineers, and its data scientists to create unique artificial intelligence algorithms and various applications.

• Solve real world problems relevant to the Intel Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) using a combination of FOSS/GOTS/COTS software and hardware.
• Contribute to all aspects of project software development lifecycle from research, prototyping solutions to assess feasibility, integration with external software systems, development, and product deployment. Key

Grey Matters Defense Solutions is seeking a talented and dedicated, Principal / Senior Principal Algorithms Software Engineer

Position Overview:

As a Senior Principal Algorithms Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, and debugging software and complex mathematical algorithms. This fast-paced and cutting-edge research and development environment will rely on your familiarity with modern software practices. You are expected to communicate technical information effectively and clearly, and present technical approaches and findings. Our team of motivated technical talent works closely with the end user (and each other) to ensure the direct mission applicability of developed products.

Essential Functions:

• Breadth and depth in the application of mathematics to perform data analysis and algorithm development for missile tracking applications.
• Development and performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms.
• Tool and prototype development using Modern C++ and Python.
• Algorithm defect tracking and resolution.
• Technical Documentation as required.
• Work in cross-discipline teams and communicate clearly across various levels of engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Algorithm Software Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience.
• Sr. Principal Algorithm Software Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years experience, or a PhD and 4 year of experience.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++.
• Applicants must have Linux experience and working knowledge of common utilities like grep, awk, cat head, etc.
• Experience developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable / reusable algorithms.
• Applicants must have algorithm design and state estimation experience.
• Experience with data analysis - Population statistics and trend identification.
• The ability to bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation.
• Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start; with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Top Secret security clearance.
• Strong statistical background and skills.
• Experience in tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation, and validation.
• Experience with multiple hypothesis tracking.
• Experience in the numerical implementation of motion filters.

Salary Range: $132,000 - $198,000 + 25%SEP

Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, long-term disability, and voluntary benefits such as accident, hospital indemnity, and wellness benefits.

Additional Benefits:

• 25% (of salary) employer contribution distributed monthly to your SEP IRA
• Individual Benefit Account 25% (of salary to pay for medical insurance premiums and funded time off)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Referral program

Grey Matters Defense Solutions' most valuable assets are the more than 60 employees, consisting of data scientists, custom software developers, and analysts/subject matter experts, with senior-level personnel formerly from DIA, NRO, NSA and the US Armed Forces. Our employees have a depth of analytical knowledge which provides them with deep understanding of managing and delivering products within government systems. Grey Matters Defense Solutions provides transformational leadership building aware-winning teams and products.

Questions contact: [e-mail]

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
• Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC complies with the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) and maintains policies, controls, and oversight practices designed to mitigate algorithmic discrimination, promote transparency, and ensure responsible use of AI systems in accordance with Colorado law.