Senior Principal Algorithm Software Systems Engineer
Leonardo DRS, Inc.17 days ago
Cypress, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$150k - $234k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide technical authority and subject matter expertise for detection and tracking algorithms used on OPIR space payloads.
- Lead cross-functional teams and oversee algorithm development and integration into existing systems and platforms.
- Develop, optimize, and validate real-time missile detection and tracking algorithms using simulation tools and real-world data.
- Apply advanced filtering and estimation techniques for target detection, trajectory estimation, state determination, track custody, and target discrimination.
- Monitor emerging technologies and methodologies relevant to missile detection and tracking.
Requirements
- 10+ years of related experience, including 6 years of direct experience with detection and tracking algorithms.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in real-time detection and tracking algorithms for defense applications.
- Proficiency with Kalman filtering techniques and their application to missile tracking.
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB and experience with simulation tools for algorithm development and testing.
- Existing security clearance, with TS preferred; the position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D., experience with sensor fusion, multi-target and track-before-detect systems, OPIR applications, infrared or multispectral imagery, digital signal processing, and machine learning techniques for target detection and classification.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and 401(k) savings plan with employer matching.
- Paid time off, vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and community service hours.
- Tuition reimbursement, professional development support, career-growth programs, and skill-enhancement activities.
- Wellness programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- 9/80 flexible work schedule.
- The position is located in Cypress, California and follows a 9/80 schedule.
Tech Stack
MATLAB
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