Anduril

Tracking Software Engineer, Space

$167K–$222K

Washington, District of Columbia, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Apr 20, 2026

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Foothill Ranch, California, United States
Experience: 5+ years designing, implementing, and testing multi-target tracking algorithms for aerospace, defense, or autonomous systems.
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

Develops and validates multi-target tracking algorithms for space and missile defense missions, then transitions them into real-time operational systems.

What you'll do

Design tracking, state-estimation, data-association, and multi-sensor-fusion algorithms; validate them with physics-based modeling and simulation.
Analyze tracking performance under challenging conditions and transition MATLAB/Python prototypes to production C/C++.
Support systems engineering activities, verification planning, design reviews, and technical documentation.

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.
5+ years designing, implementing, and testing multi-target tracking algorithms for aerospace, defense, or autonomous systems.
Experience with Kalman filtering and multi-target tracking; MATLAB and/or Python development with transition to C++; and modeling, simulation, and testing workflows.

Nice to have

Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Experience in space or missile defense, EO/IR or RF sensors, challenging tracking scenarios, real-time or embedded systems, systems engineering design cycles, or MBSE tools.

Pay

$167,000 — $222,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

MATLAB, Python, C++, Kalman Filters (EKF, UKF), JPDA, MHT, Cameo, Rhapsody

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