{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"70fc62179fc2cc0885c0170e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/70fc62179fc2cc0885c0170e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/70fc62179fc2cc0885c0170e","title":"Senior Principal Algorithm Software Systems Engineer","description":"Job Title: Senior Principal Algorithm Software Systems Engineer\nLocation: Cypress, CA - Hybrid\nEmployment Type: Direct Hire or Contract to Hire\nIndustry: Defense & Aerospace\nCompensation: $151k-$203\nShift: 1st\nSchedule: 9x80\nAbout the Opportunity:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Algorithms Software Engineer to join our advanced defense systems team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in real-time missile detection and a strong foundation in Kalman filtering and related estimation techniques. This role requires strong technical ownership to oversee and guide the development and implementation of sophisticated algorithms to accurately determine target trajectories and velocities in highly cluttered environments, ensuring robust track custody and target discrimination.\nWhat You'll Do:\nLead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical development programs and new product initiatives from kickoff through successful completion.\nPartner closely with Program Leadership, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones, performance goals, and customer commitments.\nDevelop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring programs remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.\nOversee cross-functional teams, providing leadership, direction, and coordination throughout the entire program lifecycle.\nCollaborate with engineering leaders to resolve technical and program challenges, removing obstacles to keep projects moving forward.\nTrack program progress, identify risks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure successful project execution.\nManage product development efforts for hardware, software, services, or integrated solutions while maintaining quality and performance standards.\nCommunicate program status, priorities, and key updates to internal stakeholders, leadership, and customers as needed.\nDrive continuous improvement by supporting efficient project execution, cross-functional collaboration, and successful delivery of innovative products and services.\nWhy You'll Love Working Here:\nSupportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability\nOpportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries\nPeople-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work\nStrong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates\nWhy This Opportunity is Exciting:\nThis role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.\nAbout Acara Solutions\nAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.\nSound like a good fit?\nAPPLY TODAY\n\nWhat You'll Bring:\nBachelor's degree in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering\n10+ years of experience in Kalman filtering techniques and their application to missile tracking.\n6+ years as subject matter expertise with real-time detection and tracking algorithms for defense applications.\nProficiency\n6+ years programming in engineering languages such as Julia, C++, Python, or MATLAB.\n6+ years of experience with simulation tools and environments for algorithm development and testing.\nWhat Sets You Apart:\nPh.D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\nExisting security clearance, TS preferred.\nExperience with sensor fusion, multi-target and detect before tracking multi-target tracking systems.\nDemonstrated experience developing detection and tracking algorithms for overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) applications.\nFamiliarity with infra-red imagery, multi-spectral imagery, or digital signal processing.\nKnowledge of machine learning techniques applicable to target detection and classification.\nAdditional Information:\nUpon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.\nSuccessful candidate must be able to obtain and main Top Secret security clearance.\n\nAfter you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.\n\nThe call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.\n\nBy applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy | Acara\n\nAleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in real-time missile detection and a strong foundation in Kalman filtering and related estimation techniques. This role requires strong technical ownership to oversee and guide the development and implementation of sophisticated algorithms to accurately determine target trajectories and velocities in highly cluttered environments, ensuring robust track custody and target discrimination.\nWhat You'll Do:\nLead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical development programs and new product initiatives from kickoff through successful completion.\nPartner closely with Program Leadership, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones, performance goals, and customer commitments.\nDevelop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring programs remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.\nOversee cross-functional teams, providing leadership, direction, and coordination throughout the entire program lifecycle.\nCollaborate with engineering leaders to resolve technical and program challenges, removing obstacles to keep projects moving forward.\nTrack program progress, identify risks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure successful project execution.\nManage product development efforts for hardware, software, services, or integrated solutions while maintaining quality and performance standards.\nCommunicate program status, priorities, and key updates to internal stakeholders, leadership, and customers as needed.\nDrive continuous improvement by supporting efficient project execution, cross-functional collaboration, and successful delivery of innovative products and services.\nWhy You'll Love Working Here:\nSupportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability\nOpportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries\nPeople-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work\nStrong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates\nWhy This Opportunity is Exciting:\nThis role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.\nAbout Acara Solutions\nAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.\nSound like a good fit?\nAPPLY TODAY\n\nWhat You'll Bring:\nBachelor's degree in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering\n10+ years of experience in Kalman filtering techniques and their application to missile tracking.\n6+ years as subject matter expertise with real-time detection and tracking algorithms for defense applications.\nProficiency\n6+ years programming in engineering languages such as Julia, C++, Python, or MATLAB.\n6+ years of experience with simulation tools and environments for algorithm development and testing.\nWhat Sets You Apart:\nPh.D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\nExisting security clearance, TS preferred.\nExperience with sensor fusion, multi-target and detect before tracking multi-target tracking systems.\nDemonstrated experience developing detection and tracking algorithms for overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) applications.\nFamiliarity with infra-red imagery, multi-spectral imagery, or digital signal processing.\nKnowledge of machine learning techniques applicable to target detection and classification.\nAdditional Information:\nUpon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.\nSuccessful candidate must be able to obtain and main Top Secret security clearance.\n\nAfter you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.\n\nThe call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.\n\nBy applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy | Acara\n\nAleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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