Senior Software Engineer, Estimation & Filtering

Anduril Industries

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Location
Washington, DCWaltham, MA
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$220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted
57 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Estimation & Filtering

The Senior Software Engineer, Estimation & Filtering joins a small team focused on solving complex problems in target tracking and state estimation. You will define technical direction, prototype, and deploy state-of-the-art algorithms for multi-sensor data fusion and real-time systems. Your daily work involves designing robust filters, estimators, and probabilistic reasoning systems to extract actionable insights from noisy or incomplete sensor data. You will utilize C/C++, Python, and Matlab to implement Kalman filters, particle filters, and multi-target tracking algorithms like JPDA, MHT, or PHD filters. The role requires expertise in Bayesian filtering, linear algebra, and signal processing for radar, lidar, and EO/IR data. You will also manage big data pipelines and NoSQL databases to handle large-scale sensor data within a defense technology context.

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What you'll do

  • Prototype and deploy state-of-the-art algorithms for tracking, multi-sensor data fusion, and state estimation.
  • Develop high-performance software for real-time systems, simulations, and decision support tools.
  • Design and implement robust filters, estimators, and probabilistic reasoning systems for noisy sensor data.
  • Analyze system performance using high-fidelity simulations and rigorous statistical techniques to validate technology.
  • Customize algorithms and software for mission-critical use cases to drive customer success.
  • Integrate tracking and estimation technologies into the full software development lifecycle from requirements to optimization.
  • Translate technical progress into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders and end-users.

What we're looking for

  • Proficiency in algorithm design, software development, and statistical modeling using C/C++, Python, and Matlab.
  • Strong knowledge of target tracking techniques including Kalman filters, particle filters, and multi-target tracking algorithms.
  • Experience in state estimation, including Bayesian filtering, sensor fusion, and recursive estimation techniques.
  • Solid understanding of applied mathematics including linear algebra, optimization, probability, and stochastic processes.
  • Knowledge of signal processing techniques for interpreting radar, lidar, and EO/IR sensor data.
  • Familiarity with big data pipelines, NoSQL databases, and handling large-scale sensor data.
  • Background in machine learning for target tracking and recognition, including clustering, classification, and anomaly detection.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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