Anduril
Senior Tracking Software Engineer, Space
$191K–$254K
Foothill Ranch, California, United States +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Apr 27, 2026
- Location
- Foothill Ranch, California, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- 8+ years required; 10+ years preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
About the job
Leads development, validation, and deployment of multi-target tracking algorithms for space and missile-defense awareness missions.
What you'll do
- Architect and implement object-tracking, state-estimation, data-association, and sensor-fusion algorithms.
- Validate tracking performance through physics-based modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and guide algorithms into real-time operational systems.
What they ask for
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance that can be maintained.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a listed or related technical field.
- 8+ years designing, implementing, and testing multi-target tracking algorithms for aerospace, defense, or autonomous systems.
- Expertise in state estimation and tracking algorithms; MATLAB and/or Python proficiency with experience transitioning algorithms to production C++; modeling, simulation, and testing experience.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a related technical field.
- Experience in missile defense or space systems, EO/IR or RF sensors, or advanced tracking techniques.
Pay
$191,000 — $254,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
MATLAB, Python, C++, Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS
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