Autonomy Software Engineer

Astra Core-X develops propulsion capabilities for defense applications. The Autonomy Software Engineer develops and validates multi-target tracking algorithms and multi-sensor fusion systems, supporting simulation, testing, and integration into real-time operational systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate multi-target tracking and multi-sensor fusion approaches for EO/IR, RF, or hybrid sensor architectures
• Work with GN&C, payloads to develop physics-based models and conduct modeling and simulation including Monte Carlo analysis, recorded sensor playback, and hardware-in-the-loop testing to validate tracking performance
• Conduct performance analysis, trade studies, and simulation-based assessments (SITL/HITL) of tracking robustness under challenging conditions (maneuvering targets, clutter, countermeasures, degraded sensing)
• Support flight testing campaign and integration for closed-loop target tracking
• Collaborate embedded software engineers to transition tracking algorithms from MATLAB/Python prototypes to production C/C++/Rust code optimized for real-time operational systems