Missile Tracking Systems Specialist - Boulder, CO
Davidson Technologies
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- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 26
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Davidson Technologies
Defense & space · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Breadth and depth in the application of mathematics to perform data analysis and algorithm development for missile tracking applications.
- Development and performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms.
- Tool and prototype development using Modern C++ and Python.
- Algorithm defect tracking and resolution.
- Technical Documentation as required.
- Work in cross-discipline teams and communicate clearly across various levels of engineers.
- Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.
- Job Requirements:
- Principal Algorithm Software Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience.
- Sr. Principal Algorithm Software Engineer (Level 4): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years experience, or a PhD and 4 year of experience.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++.
- Applicants must have Linux experience and working knowledge of common utilities like grep, awk, cat head, etc.
- Experience developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable / reusable algorithms.
- Applicants must have algorithm design and state estimation experience.
- Experience with data analysis - Population statistics and trend identification.
- The ability to bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation.
- Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong statistical background and skills.
- Experience in tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation, and validation.
- Experience with multiple hypothesis tracking.
- Experience in the numerical implementation of motion filters.
- Clearance:
- Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start; with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
What you need
- At least 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++
- Linux experience and working knowledge of common utilities
- Experience developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable / reusable algorithms
- Algorithm design and state estimation experience
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
- Strong statistical background and skills (preferred)
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
Modern C++PythonLinuxalgorithm designstate estimationdata analysisPopulation statisticstrend identificationtracking and prediction algorithmssimulationvalidationmultiple hypothesis trackingmotion filtersSecret security clearanceTS/SCI clearance
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Davidson is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Algorithms Engineer in Boulder, Colorado.
As a Principal / Senior Principal Algorithms Software Engineer on the BOA/ESL Team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, and debugging software and complex mathematical algorithms. This fast-paced and cutting-edge research and development environment will rely on your familiarity with modern software practices. You are expected to communicate technical information effectively and clearly, and present technical approaches and findings. Our team of motivated technical talent works closely with the end user (and each other) to ensure the direct mission applicability of developed products.
Job Responsibilities:
Breadth and depth in the application of mathematics to perform data analysis and algorithm development for missile tracking applications.
Development and performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms.
Tool and prototype development using Modern C++ and Python.
Algorithm defect tracking and resolution.
Technical Documentation as required.
Work in cross-discipline teams and communicate clearly across various levels of engineers.
Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.
Job Requirements:
Principal Algorithm Software Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience.
Sr. Principal Algorithm Software Engineer (Level 4): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years experience, or a PhD and 4 year of experience.
Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++.
Applicants must have Linux experience and working knowledge of common utilities like grep, awk, cat head, etc.
Experience developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable / reusable algorithms.
Applicants must have algorithm design and state estimation experience.
Experience with data analysis - Population statistics and trend identification.
The ability to bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation.
Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong statistical background and skills.
Experience in tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation, and validation.
Experience with multiple hypothesis tracking.
Experience in the numerical implementation of motion filters.
Clearance:
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start; with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.