Tracking Software Engineer, Space
Anduril IndustriesBase Salary
$166k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop 2D and 3D tracking algorithms that maintain custody of space objects for space situational awareness missions.
- Design and implement state estimation, track initiation, maintenance, correlation, and termination algorithms.
- Develop and evaluate multi-target tracking and multi-sensor fusion approaches for EO/IR, RF, and hybrid sensor architectures.
- Implement data association methods including JPDA, MHT, nearest neighbor, probabilistic association, and track-to-track fusion.
- Build physics-based models and conduct Monte Carlo analysis, recorded sensor playback, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Analyze tracking robustness under maneuvering targets, clutter, countermeasures, and degraded sensing conditions.
- Transition tracking algorithms from MATLAB and Python prototypes to production C/C++ optimized for real-time systems.
- Support requirements decomposition, tracking trade studies, verification and validation planning, and SRR, PDR, and CDR design reviews.
- Prepare technical documentation and briefings for design reviews and customer engagements.
Requirements
- An active U.S. Secret security clearance that can be maintained is required.
- A bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related technical field is required.
- At least five years of experience designing, implementing, and testing multi-target tracking algorithms for aerospace, defense, or autonomous systems is required.
- Strong theoretical and practical experience with state estimation, Kalman filters including EKF and UKF, multi-target tracking, and IMM filters is required.
- Experience developing operational tracking algorithms covering track initiation, maintenance, correlation, and termination is required.
- Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python, including demonstrated transition of algorithms to C++ for production deployment, is required.
- Experience with modeling, simulation, and testing workflows such as Monte Carlo analysis, sensor data playback, or hardware-in-the-loop environments is required.
- Ability to collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, and test teams to integrate tracking algorithms is required.
- An advanced degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Experience with missile defense or space systems, EO/IR or RF sensors, kill vehicles, interceptors, or countermeasures is preferred.
- Experience handling track fragmentation, ghost tracks, sensor outages, and high-clutter environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with real-time constraints, embedded systems, or edge compute optimization is preferred.
- Experience with systems engineering design cycles, MBSE tools, requirements traceability, verification and validation, and design reviews is preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for U.S. roles at little to no cost.
- Life and disability insurance, competitive PTO, December holiday hiatus, and caregiver and wellness leave.
- Family planning and parenting support, including fertility, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage.
- 24/7 mental health resources and work-life services, including legal and financial support.
- Annual professional development reimbursement and company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
- Relocation assistance may be available depending on role eligibility.
- U.S. retirement options include traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax mega backdoor Roth plans.
- The role is based in Washington, DC and requires an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
About Anduril Industries
Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever. We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide. Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at careers@anduril.com.