Senior Software Engineer, Target Tracking
About this role
The Air & Missile Defense Radar team at Anduril Industries develops tracking algorithms and software systems that detect, track, and characterize airborne threats in real time. Operating within small and focused groups, engineers design sophisticated tracking solutions aimed at protecting critical assets and lives. This team builds distributed systems that process massive amounts of sensor data within milliseconds to support mission-critical defense operations.
Software engineers on this team design and implement multi-target tracking algorithms, track fusion, and discrimination techniques for airborne threats. They develop high-performance software that processes radar sensor data while managing tracks for numerous simultaneous targets. Additionally, engineers build modeling and simulation environments to validate tracking performance and collaborate closely with radar specialists to integrate solutions into end-to-end systems.
This role exists to support the growing demand for advanced autonomy, AI, and sensor fusion capabilities within defense systems. Ideal candidates possess a strong foundation in mathematics and programming, paired with the ability to build production-grade systems for performance-critical environments. Professionals who thrive in collaborative, mission-driven settings will find this position aligns well with their technical background.
What you will do
- Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, including multi-target tracking, track fusion, and discrimination techniques.
- Develop high-performance, real-time software systems that process radar sensor data and maintain tracks on dozens to hundreds of simultaneous targets.
- Build and leverage modeling and simulation environments to validate tracking performance, quantify system capabilities, and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate directly with radar engineers and system architects to integrate tracking solutions into end-to-end defense systems.
- Optimize tracking software for performance-critical environments where milliseconds matter.
- Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to cross-functional teams, program leadership, and customers to drive informed decisions.
- Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure successful deployment and operational effectiveness.
What you need
- Have at least 8 years of relevant experience in a technical field.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field, or possess equivalent experience.
- Demonstrate strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
- Possess a solid foundation in mathematics including linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or differential equations.
- Show a clear understanding of software engineering fundamentals such as design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging.
- Maintain the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with tracking, estimation, or filtering algorithms like Kalman filters, particle filters, or multiple hypothesis tracking
- Background in controls, estimation theory, or digital signal processing
- Familiarity with radar systems, sensor fusion, or high-performance computing
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques for classification, clustering, or data association
- Proficiency with database technologies, web development tools, and modeling frameworks like MATLAB or Simulink
Benefits
- Competitive base salary between $190,000 and $252,000 USD
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and overall well-being
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary range for this role is estimated between $190,000 and $252,000 USD inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, education, training, critical skills, and business considerations.
What kind of security clearance is required?
Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance. Some applicants may also hold an active clearance.
What are the core programming languages used on the team?
Engineers are required to have strong programming skills in C++ and Python. Additional tools and frameworks like MATLAB, Simulink, and database technologies are also utilized.
Are academic transcripts required to apply?
The company requests transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and coursework. If you choose not to share transcripts, you must provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses.
The application is on the official Anduril Industries careers page.
Apply on company site