Space Tracking Engineer - Real-Time Mission Awareness

Slope; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Mental health resources

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Washington DC is seeking a Tracking Software Engineer responsible for developing tracking algorithms that maintain custody of space objects. The role involves designing multi-target tracking systems, implementing data association techniques, and collaborating with teams to transition prototypes to production code. Candidates should have strong expertise in tracking algorithms, state estimation, and programming skills in MATLAB, Python, and C++. A Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and an active U.S. Secret security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multi-target tracking algorithms.
• Experience with data association in operational systems.
• Ability to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D tracking algorithms for space situational awareness.
• Design and implement tracking systems using state estimation techniques.
• Collaborate with software teams to deploy algorithms into operational systems.

Skills

Tracking algorithms

State estimation (Kalman filtering)

Data association methods (JPDA, MHT)

MATLAB

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Anduril Industries in Washington DC is seeking a Tracking Software Engineer responsible for developing tracking algorithms that maintain custody of space objects. The role involves designing multi-target tracking systems, implementing data association techniques, and collaborating with teams to transition prototypes to production code. Candidates should have strong expertise in tracking algorithms, state estimation, and programming skills in MATLAB, Python, and C++. A Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and an active U.S. Secret security clearance are required.