Senior Data Fusion and Tracking Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Data Fusion and Tracking Systems Engineer is an onsite position in Laurel, MD. Compensation is not specified, and the role supports the Multi-Domain Sensing Architectures and Data Fusion Group at APL. This role exists to develop advanced sensing, tracking, and data fusion algorithms for air and missile defense. The engineer will integrate information from multiple sensor modalities to create robust capabilities that perform in complex and contested environments.

What you'll do

• Develop, evaluate, and improve advanced tracking and data fusion algorithms.
• Evaluate tracking algorithms within complex systems and system-of-systems architectures.
• Design and conduct technical studies to develop algorithmic proof-of-concept capabilities.
• Analyze tracking performance and sensor information.
• Collaborate with internal teams and government sponsors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

laurel md

data fusion

tracking

radar

systems engineering

defense

missile defense

apl

engineering

secret clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

5+ years of experience in tracking and data fusion; expertise in Kalman filtering, MHT, or JPDA; eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.

About the employer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.