Senior Real-Time Tracking & Estimation Engineer

Anduril Industries; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Colorado is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer specializing in target tracking and state estimation for defense systems. You will lead a small team and develop high-performance real-time software for sensor-rich environments.

You will work on probabilistic filters, multi-sensor fusion, and data-driven models in C/C++ and Matlab, with eligibility for U.S. Top Secret clearance. Join a fast-paced, mission-driven team delivering cutting-edge autonomy and AI solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in algorithm design, software development, and statistical modeling.
• Strong knowledge of target tracking techniques (Kalman filters, particle filters, JPDA/MHT/PHD).
• Experience in state estimation, sensor fusion, and recursive estimation.
• Solid background in applied math (linear algebra, optimization, probability).
• Knowledge of signal processing for radar, lidar, EO/IR.
• Familiarity with NoSQL and big data pipelines.
• Background in ML as applied to tracking (clustering, anomaly detection).
• Ability to engineer robust estimation/theory systems for noisy data.
• Demonstrated cross-lifecycle development from prototype to production.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and influence a small team in tracking and state estimation.
• Prototype and deploy state-of-the-art tracking, multi-sensor data fusion, and state estimation algorithms.
• Develop high-performance software for real-time systems, from tactical implementations to simulation environments and decision support tools.
• Design and implement robust filters, estimators, and probabilistic reasoning systems for noisy data.
• Analyze system performance using simulations, modeling tools, and rigorous statistics to validate benefits.
• Drive customer success by tailoring algorithms and software for mission-critical use cases, including real-time tracking and sensor fusion.
• Integrate tracking and estimation technologies into the broader software lifecycle from requirements to testing and optimization.
• Translate technical progress into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Algorithm design

C/C++

Python

Matlab

Statistical modeling

State estimation

Sensor fusion

Machine learning basics

Signal processing

Big data pipelines

NoSQL

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Anduril Industries in Colorado is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer specializing in target tracking and state estimation for defense systems. You will lead a small team and develop high-performance real-time software for sensor-rich environments.

You will work on probabilistic filters, multi-sensor fusion, and data-driven models in C/C++ and Matlab, with eligibility for U.S. Top Secret clearance. Join a fast-paced, mission-driven team delivering cutting-edge autonomy and AI solutions.