Senior Principal Algorithm Software Systems Engineer Job Details | Leonardo DRS, Inc.

Leonardo DRS develops infrared and electro-optical solutions for defense applications, including soldiers, ground vehicles, and airborne platforms. The Senior Principal Algorithm Software Systems Engineer will provide technical authority for real-time missile detection and tracking algorithms, lead cross-functional development and integration efforts, and validate algorithm performance using simulations and real-world data.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise and act as the technical authority for detection and tracking algorithms used on current and future overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) space payloads
• Lead cross-functional teams and oversee the technical work of algorithm development and integration into existing systems and platforms
• Conduct performance analysis and validation of algorithms using simulation tools and real-world data
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in missile detection and tracking to inform ongoing development efforts
• Contribute to the design, development, and/or optimization of real-time algorithms for missile detection and tracking, focusing on:
• Advanced filtering techniques
• Target detection in complex scenarios
• Trajectory estimation and state determination
• Maintaining track custody over multiple targets
• Implement advanced filtering and estimation techniques to enhance detection accuracy and reduce false alarms in cluttered environments