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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
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Laurel, MD, United States
MATLABPython

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.

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