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Systems/Software Algorithms Engineer (MATLAB)
Woodland Hills, CA, US
8 days ago Requisition ID: 1038
Salary Range: $115,781.67 To $203,670.00 Annually
Job Title: Systems/Software Algorithms Engineer
Position Overview
Synovix is seeking two experienced Systems/Software Algorithms Engineers to support an on-site missile and weapon systems program for a defense customer in Northridge, California. The engineers will develop, prototype, evaluate, and transition mission algorithms from analytical concepts and MATLAB models into testable software solutions.
What You Will Do
- Develop and evaluate missile system algorithms for functions such as tracking, targeting, signal processing, sensor fusion, estimation, decision logic, and performance optimization.
- Translate operational needs into algorithm concepts and MATLAB prototypes; support verification and transition into production of C/C++ or embedded software.
- Design representative test cases, truth data, Monte Carlo analyses, and performance metrics to evaluate robustness across the operating envelope.
- Integrate algorithm models with simulations, sensors, GNC, embedded software, and laboratory test environments; investigate anomalous behavior and recommend design changes.
- Define algorithm architecture, lead technical trades, establish verification strategy, mentor engineers, and coordinate across systems, GNC, software, modeling, hardware, and test teams.
Required Qualifications
- At least 8 years of relevant algorithm development, systems engineering, estimation, tracking, signal processing, controls, autonomy, or applied-mathematics experience.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Advanced MATLAB experience developing algorithms, analytical models, test harnesses, or system performance assessments.
- Strong foundation in numerical methods, probability/statistics, linear algebra, estimation, optimization, or digital signal processing as applicable to prior work.
- Experience developing requirements, documenting algorithm behavior, and presenting technical findings to multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work full-time on site in Northridge, California.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance if required by the program; an active clearance is not required at hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct missile, guided weapon, seeker, fire-control, tracking, targeting, or aerospace/defense algorithm experience.
- Experience with radar, electro-optical/infrared, RF, inertial, navigation, or multi-sensor data.
- Experience converting MATLAB algorithms to efficient C/C++ or supporting embedded real-time implementation.
- Working knowledge of Simulink, Python, Git, automated test, data analysis, and software configuration practices.
- Experience with Kalman filtering, track filtering, detection and estimation theory, sensor fusion, optimization, or machine learning where applicable.
- Experience supporting software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, field test, ground test, flight test, or post-test data analysis.