Senior Principal Algorithm Software Systems Engineer-Target Tracking
Leonardo DRS, Inc.19 days ago
Cypress, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$150k - $234k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise and technical authority 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.
- Conduct algorithm performance analysis and validation using simulation tools and real-world data.
- Design, develop, and optimize real-time algorithms for missile detection and tracking.
- Apply advanced filtering and estimation techniques for target detection, trajectory estimation, state determination, track custody, and false-alarm reduction.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in missile detection and tracking.
Requirements
- 10+ years of related experience, including six years of direct experience in 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 with real-time detection and tracking algorithms for defense applications.
- Proficiency in Kalman filtering techniques and their application to missile tracking.
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB and experience with simulation tools for algorithm development and testing.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins is required; an existing TS clearance is preferred.
- Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D., sensor-fusion and multi-target tracking experience, track-before-detect systems experience, OPIR detection and tracking experience, familiarity with infrared or multispectral imagery and digital signal processing, and knowledge of machine-learning techniques for target detection and classification.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a company contribution to a health savings account and telemedicine access.
- Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and wellness programs.
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, state-mandated sick leave, parental leave, and community service hours.
- Tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and career-growth programs.
- 9/80 flexible work schedule.
- Location is Cypress, California.
Tech Stack
MATLAB
Categories
About Leonardo DRS, Inc.
Leonardo DRS, Inc. builds defense electronics and integrated systems for the U.S. military and allied customers, including electro‑optical/infrared sensors, naval power and propulsion, rugged computing, and force protection solutions. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, it is majority-owned by Leonardo S.p.A., traces its origins to 1969 (as DRS Technologies), and is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker DRS following its 2022 combination with RADA Electronic Industries.