Algorithms Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

Description

The company is the company's Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration business unit, and the team builds systems that track missiles.

The role is an Algorithms Software Engineer at Level 2 or 3, based in Boulder, CO, about 25 miles from downtown Denver in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

The requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications: either Algorithms Software Engineer Level 2 or Principal Algorithms Software Engineer Level 3.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, test and implement reusable, extendable algorithms that improve missile tracking.
• Write documentation for tracking algorithms, including observation models, propagation models, and filters and smoothers.
• Apply mathematics to data analysis and algorithm development for missile tracking.
• Develop and assess the performance of tracking and state estimation algorithms.
• Build tools and prototypes in Modern C++ and Python.
• Track and resolve algorithm defects.
• Produce technical documentation as needed.
• Work on varied, challenging assignments in collaborative settings at all levels.

Requirements

• Hold a STEM bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a STEM master's degree and 0 to 2 years of related experience. For the Principal Level 3 grade, a bachelor's degree plus 5 years, a master's degree plus 3 years, or a PhD plus 1 year.
• Be comfortable with Linux and common utilities such as grep, awk, cat, and head.
• Have C/C++ development experience.
• Have experience in algorithm design and state estimation.
• Analyze data, including population statistics and trend identification.
• Turn theory into working implementations.
• Have experience with numerical computing: numerical linear algebra, differential equations, combinatorial and non-linear optimization, and statistics.
• Be able and willing to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
• Hold an active, in-scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application, required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Preferred: strong statistical background and skills.
• Preferred: experience with tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation, and validation.
• Preferred: experience with multiple hypothesis tracking.
• Preferred: experience with the numerical implementation of motion filters.
• Preferred: familiarity with OPIR and EOIR sensors and simulations is a plus.
• Preferred: experience with containerization.

Conditions

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel is up to 10% of the time.

Secret clearance is required to start.

Equal-opportunity statement omitted from this summary.

Benefits

• Base pay ranges are $91,800.00 to $137,600.00 for the primary level and $114,000.00 to $171,000.00 for the secondary level, set by scope, experience, education, skills and market conditions.
• Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary annual bonus may be available.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.