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Tracking Software Engineer, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering
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Foothill Ranch, CA$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Tracking Software Engineer to develop 2D/3D tracking algorithms for space objects, perform state estimation and data association, and deploy algorithms into real-time operational systems within Anduril’s Space team in Foothill Ranch, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Perform systems engineering and algorithm development tasks supporting space and missile defense tracking missions
  • Design and implement advanced object tracking and state estimation algorithms, including track initiation, maintenance, correlation, and termination
  • Develop and evaluate multi-target tracking and multi-sensor fusion approaches for EO/IR, RF, or hybrid sensor architectures
  • Implement advanced data association techniques including JPDA (Joint Probabilistic Data Association), MHT (Multiple Hypothesis Tracking), nearest neighbor, and track-to-track fusion methods
  • Apply and refine data association techniques, such as: nearest neighbor and probabilistic association; Joint Probabilistic Data Association (JPDA); Multiple Hypothesis Tracking (MHT); and track-to-track fusion methods
  • Build physics-based models and conduct modeling and simulation including Monte Carlo analysis, recorded sensor playback, and hardware-in-the-loop testing to validate tracking performance
  • Conduct performance analysis, trade studies, and simulation-based assessments of tracking robustness under challenging conditions (maneuvering targets, clutter, countermeasures, degraded sensing)
  • Collaborate with software engineers to transition tracking algorithms from MATLAB/Python prototypes to production C/C++ code optimized for real-time operational systems
  • Support the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements decomposition, trade studies on tracking approaches, verification and validation planning, and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
  • Prepare technical documentation and briefings for design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and customer engagements

Qualifications

  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing multi-target tracking algorithms for aerospace, defense, or autonomous systems
  • Strong theoretical and practical experience with state estimation techniques, including Kalman Filters (EKF, UKF), multi-target tracking concepts, and Interacting Multiple Model (IMM) filters
  • Experience developing tracking algorithms that handle track initiation, maintenance, correlation, and termination in operational systems
  • Proficiency in algorithm development using MATLAB and/or Python with demonstrated experience transitioning algorithms to C++ for production deployment
  • Experience with modeling, simulation, and testing workflows including Monte Carlo analysis, sensor data playback, or hardware-in-the-loop environments
  • Ability to work collaboratively with software engineers, systems engineers, and test teams to integrate tracking algorithms into operational systems

Skills

Required:Active U.S. Secret security clearanceKalman filteringMulti-target trackingData association (JPDA, MHT, nearest neighbor, track-to-track fusion)MATLABPythonC++Modeling and simulation
Nice to have:Systems engineering lifecycle

Benefits

  • Benefits information available on company site (Explore Our Benefits)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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