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Senior Data Fusion and Tracking Systems Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Laurel, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Mar 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$100k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Senior Data Fusion and Tracking Systems Engineer | Laurel, MD, United States | Hybrid | $100,000 - $245,000 Annually
We're hiring on behalf of a highly respected institution that applies world-class expertise to the nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. This organization fosters a vibrant and supportive culture where employees can thrive, grow, and collaborate on groundbreaking innovations. They are dedicated to solving complex problems through persistence, research, and creativity.
The Role
• Evaluate and evolve tracking and data fusion algorithms and system designs, often within larger system-of-systems efforts.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to identify and address complex technical challenges.
• Design and conduct studies to provide algorithmic proof-of-concept and develop system design recommendations.
• Develop and present analysis packages and briefings to sponsors and key audiences.
• Incorporate information from multiple, disparate sources to create robust tracking and fusion capabilities.
What You'll Need
• BS in mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience developing and evaluating tracking and data fusion algorithms and systems.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in data association, state-estimation, Kalman filtering, track-level fusion, and sensor information characterization.
• Proficiency in conducting assessments using modeling, simulation, and data analysis in tools like MATLAB or Python.
• Strong communication skills for presenting briefing materials to diverse audiences.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance; US citizenship is required.
What's On Offer
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on professional growth.
• Opportunities to work on highly impactful national security challenges.
• Generous benefits package including robust education assistance and retirement contributions.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
Apply via Haystack today!
Skills
MATLAB
Python
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