Real-Time Tracking Algorithms Engineer

Anduril Industries; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with autonomous systems and AI-driven processing.

This role sits on the Air & Missile Defense Radar team, delivering real‑time tracking software and high‑performance algorithms that track dozens to hundreds of targets in dynamic environments. As a Software Engineer, you will design and implement tracking solutions, collaborate with radar engineers, optimize performance, and

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience & Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
• Solid foundation in mathematics: linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or differential equations
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, including multi‑target tracking, track fusion, and discrimination techniques
• Develop high‑performance, real‑time software systems that process radar sensor data and maintain tracks on dozens to hundreds of simultaneous targets
• Build and leverage modeling & simulation environments to validate tracking performance, quantify system capabilities, and identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate directly with radar engineers and system architects to integrate tracking solutions into end‑to‑end defense systems
• Optimize tracking software for performance‑critical environments where milliseconds matter
• Communicate technical concepts and trade‑offs to cross‑functional teams, program leadership, and customers to drive informed decisions
• Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure successful deployment and operational effectiveness

Skills

C++

Python

Mathematics

Software engineering fundamentals

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with autonomous systems and AI-driven processing.

This role sits on the Air & Missile Defense Radar team, delivering real‑time tracking software and high‑performance algorithms that track dozens to hundreds of targets in dynamic environments. As a Software Engineer, you will design and implement tracking solutions, collaborate with radar engineers, optimize performance, and