Data Fusion and Tracking Systems Engineer
Role details
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Job description
Are you excited about applying your knowledge, skills and talents to solve some of the most complex problems encountered in defending our nation?
Would you like to contribute to the design and evaluation of tracking and data fusion systems supporting highly-impactful warfighter capabilities?, * Your primary responsibility will be evaluating and evolving tracking and data fusion algorithms and system designs, often as a part of a larger architecture or system-of-systems effort
- You will collaborate with internal and external teams to identify and address complex technical problems
- You will design and conduct studies providing algorithmic proof-of-concept and develop system design recommendations based on quantitative analysis
- You will develop and present analysis packages and briefings for our sponsors and other key audiences
Requirements
- Possess a BS in mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, or related technical field
- Have 5+ years of experience developing and evaluating tracking and data fusion algorithms and systems, including identifying and addressing design issues
- Have demonstrated subject matter expertise in relevant technical areas: data association and correlation, state-estimation, Kalman filtering, track-level fusion, distributed data fusion, characterization of sensor information, common tracking measures of performance
- Are skilled in conducting assessments using modeling, simulation, and data analysis in MATLAB, Python, or similar programming language
- Have strong communication skills and are experienced in creating and presenting briefing materials appropriate for sponsors and other external organizations
- Are willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed
- Hold an active Secret security clearance, and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you…
- Have an MS or PhD in applied mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, or related technical field
- Have 7+ years of experience developing and evaluating tracking and data fusion algorithms and systems
- Experience mentoring junior staff and/or demonstrated ability to successfully lead small teams
- Hold an active Top Secret security clearance, and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
Benefits & conditions
The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Minimum Rate
$100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate
$245,000 Annually
