Senior Principal Algorithm Software Systems Engineer

Leonardo DRS
Cypress, CAFULL_TIMEPosted Jul 23, 2026

Role responsibilities

Act as the technical authority for detection and tracking algorithms used in overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) space payloads. Lead cross-functional teams in developing and optimizing real-time algorithms for target trajectory and velocity determination in cluttered environments.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field and over 10 years of experience, including 6 years specifically in detection and tracking algorithms. Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.

Key skills

Kalman Filtering, Missile Detection, Target Tracking, Trajectory Estimation, C++, Python, Julia, MATLAB, Real-time Algorithms, Sensor Fusion, Digital Signal Processing, Machine Learning, OPIR Space Payloads, Simulation Tools, State Determination, Target Discrimination

Keywords

Algorithm Software Systems Engineer, Electro Optical Infrared Systems, EOIS, OPIR, Kalman Filter, Missile Tracking, C++, Python, Julia, MATLAB, Sensor Fusion, Multi-target Tracking, Infra-red Imagery, Multi-spectral Imagery, Digital Signal Processing, Machine Learning, DOD Security Clearance, Target Detection, Trajectory Estimation, Real-time Systems, Defense Industry, Space Payloads, Simulation, State Determination, Track Custody

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