Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Senior Data Fusion and Tracking Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $100K — $245K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in tracking and data fusion algorithms and systems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in multi-target tracking and multi-sensor data fusion.
  • Experience developing algorithms using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
  • Strong communication skills for delivering technical briefings to external stakeholders.
  • Active Secret security clearance, eligible for TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop next-generation tracking and data fusion capabilities.
  • Solve multi-sensor tracking problems using advanced algorithms.
  • Collaborate with Department of Defense sponsors on technical projects.
  • Lead studies affecting future tracking system capabilities.
  • Analyze tracking performance and recommend design improvements.
  • Prepare and present technical analyses and briefing materials to stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior engineers in a mission-focused environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical national security missions.
  • Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies for modeling and simulation.
  • Professional growth through mentorship and leading projects.
  • Potential for contributing to high-impact defense systems.
Full Job Description
Description

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Develop next-generation tracking and data fusion capabilities supporting critical national security missions.
  • Solve challenging multi-sensor tracking problems using advanced algorithm development, modeling, and analysis.
  • Collaborate directly with Department of Defense sponsors and multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Lead technical studies that influence future tracking system capabilities.
  • Mentor and collaborate with talented engineers in a highly technical, mission-focused environment.

As a Senior Data Fusion and Tracking Systems Engineer, you will:
  • Develop, evaluate, and improve advanced tracking and data fusion algorithms through modeling, simulation, analysis, and test data assessment.
  • Evaluate tracking algorithms within complex systems and system-of-systems architectures to identify performance limitations and recommend design improvements.
  • Design and conduct technical studies to develop algorithmic proof-of-concept capabilities and quantitative recommendations for future system designs.
  • Analyze tracking performance, sensor information, and algorithm effectiveness using modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, government sponsors, and external organizations to solve challenging technical problems involving tracking and data fusion.
  • Develop and present technical analyses, recommendations, and briefing materials to sponsors and other key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the technical direction of tracking and data fusion efforts while mentoring junior staff and fostering technical excellence.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications if you...
  • Possess a BS in mathematics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, statistics, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Have 5+ years of experience developing and evaluating tracking and data fusion algorithms and systems, including identifying and resolving algorithmic or system design issues.
  • Have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following:
    • Multi-target tracking
    • Multi-sensor data fusion
    • Data association and correlation
    • State estimation
    • Kalman filtering
    • Multiple Hypothesis Tracking (MHT)
    • Joint Probabilistic Data Association (JPDA)
    • Track initiation and maintenance
    • Track-level or distributed data fusion
    • Characterization of sensor information
    • Common tracking measures of performance
  • Have experience developing and evaluating tracking algorithms through modeling, simulation, analysis, and test data assessment using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Julia, or similar scientific programming languages.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating and delivering technical briefings for government 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 are able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum qualifications if you...
  • Possess an MS or PhD in applied mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, computer science, physics, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Have 7+ years of experience developing, evaluating, and leading technical efforts involving advanced tracking and data fusion algorithms and systems.
  • Have experience applying tracking algorithms to radar, EO/IR, or other sensing systems supporting air and missile defense applications.
  • Have experience conducting modeling and simulation, verification and validation, and performance assessments of tracking algorithms within end-to-end systems or system-of-systems architectures.
  • Have experience leading technical studies, mentoring junior staff, and influencing the technical direction of multidisciplinary engineering efforts.
  • Have experience collaborating directly with Department of Defense sponsors and presenting technical analyses and recommendations to senior government stakeholders.
  • Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and are able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.


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Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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