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Senior Principal Algorithm Software Systems Engineer

Overview Senior Algorithms Software Engineer to lead development of real-time missile detection and tracking algorithms within a defense systems team. You own technical execution from kickoff to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional partners to meet milestones and customer commitments. You’ll shape advanced estimation and fusion approaches to robustly track targets in cluttered environments. This is a high-impact, growth-oriented role with a focus on innovative product development and program leadership. Compensation / Benefitssupportive, team-driven culturecareer growth opportunitiesglobal workforce solutions leaderpeople-first environment ResponsibilitiesPlan, execute, and deliver technical development programs and new product initiatives from kickoff through completionCoordinate with Program Leadership, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to hit milestones and commitmentsDevelop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring schedule and budget alignment with business objectivesProvide leadership and coordination across the program lifecycle for cross-functional teamsCollaborate with engineering leaders to remove obstacles and resolve technical challengesTrack progress, identify risks, and implement proactive mitigation strategiesOversee product development for hardware, software, or integrated solutions while upholding quality and performanceCommunicate status, priorities, and updates to stakeholders and customers as neededDrive continuous improvement through efficient execution and cross-functional collaborationSupport delivery of innovative products and services Key requirementsBachelor in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering10+ years of Kalman filtering experience and missile tracking applications6+ years as subject matter expert in real-time detection and tracking for defense6+ years programming in Julia, C++, Python, or MATLAB6+ years of experience with simulation tools and environments for algorithm development and testingleadership and people managementcross-functional collaborationproactive problem-solvingKalman filtering techniquesreal-time detection and tracking algorithmssensor fusion and multi-target tracking