Real-Time Tracking Systems Engineer (Defense)

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a software engineer to design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for air and missile defense. You will build real-time software that processes radar data and maintains tracks on dozens to hundreds of targets.

Collaborate with radar engineers and system architects, optimize for performance, and contribute to end-to-end defense capabilities. A BS in CS/Engineering and strong C++/Python skills are required, with eligibility for US security clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field (or equivalent).
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Solid foundation in linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or differential equations.
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals including 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 air and missile threats, including multi-target tracking and discrimination techniques.
• Develop high-performance, real-time software that processes radar data and maintains tracks on dozens to hundreds of targets.
• Build modeling and simulation environments to validate tracking performance and identify improvement areas.
• Collaborate with radar engineers and system architects to integrate tracking solutions into defense systems.
• Optimize tracking software for performance-critical environments where milliseconds matter.
• Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to cross-functional teams and leadership to drive informed decisions.
• Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure successful deployment and effectiveness.

Skills

C++ and Python

Mathematics

Software engineering fundamentals

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a software engineer to design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for air and missile defense. You will build real-time software that processes radar data and maintains tracks on dozens to hundreds of targets.

Collaborate with radar engineers and system architects, optimize for performance, and contribute to end-to-end defense capabilities. A BS in CS/Engineering and strong C++/Python skills are required, with eligibility for US security clearance.