Scientific Software Engineer
$126,000–$167,000 year
On-siteBroomfield, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, including multi-target tracking, track fusion, and discrimination techniques. Develop high-performance, real-time software systems that process radar sensor data and maintain tracks on dozens to hundreds of simultaneous targets. Build modeling and simulation environments to validate tracking performance and quantify system capabilities. Collaborate directly with radar engineers and system architects to integrate tracking solutions into end-to-end defense systems. Optimize software for performance-critical environments where milliseconds matter. Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to cross-functional teams, program leadership, and customers to drive informed decisions. Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure successful deployment and operational effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
- Solid foundation in mathematics: linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or differential equations
- Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with tracking, estimation, or filtering algorithms (Kalman filters, particle filters, multiple hypothesis tracking, etc.)
- Background in controls, estimation theory, or digital signal processing
- Familiarity with radar systems or sensor fusion
- Experience with high-performance computing (multithreading, GPU acceleration, distributed systems)
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques for classification, clustering, or data association
- Proficiency with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, time-series databases)
- Experience with web development technologies (JavaScript, React, Node.js) for building visualization and analysis tools
- Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, or custom frameworks)
- Experience working in agile development environments
- Active U.S. Top Secret SCI clearance
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