Anduril Industries Senior Signal Processing Engineer leading development of discrimination algorithms for EO/IR sensors in space and missile defense missions. Design signal processing pipelines and develop advanced decision logic.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of discrimination algorithms for EO/IR sensors that classify and distinguish threats from decoys, debris, and clutter in real-time operational environments
Design and implement signal processing pipelines including detection algorithms, feature extraction, image processing, and measurement generation from sensor data
Develop and integrate advanced decision logic to enhance classification performance and adapt to evolving threat environments
Analyze and optimize algorithms for EO/IR sensor phenomenology including noise characteristics, SNR considerations, resolution limits, and environmental effects
Build physics-based models and conduct modeling and simulation including Monte Carlo analysis, recorded sensor playback, and hardware-in-the-loop testing to validate discrimination performance
Develop analysis tools to characterize discrimination algorithm performance under challenging conditions such as countermeasures, clutter, and degraded sensing environments
Collaborate with software engineers to transition discrimination algorithms from prototypes to production code optimized for operational deployment
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on signal processing approaches and best practices
Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand mission needs, present discrimination solutions, and demonstrate system performance
Qualification
8+ years of experience designingExperience with modelingBackground in fire control systemsExperience with radar systems
Required
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing signal processing algorithms for EO/IR sensors or similar sensing modalities in aerospace or defense systems
Proven expertise in EO/IR sensor phenomenology including noise characteristics, detection theory, SNR analysis, resolution limits, and environmental effects
Strong proficiency with signal processing techniques including detection algorithms, filtering, and measurement generation from sensor data
Proficiency in algorithm development and coding with demonstrated experience transitioning algorithms to production environments
Experience with modeling, simulation, and testing workflows including physics-based modeling, Monte Carlo analysis, or hardware-in-the-loop environments
Demonstrated technical leadership experience with ability to mentor engineers and drive technical direction
Ability to work collaboratively with software engineers, systems engineers, and test teams to integrate algorithms into operational systems
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field
Experience with space or missile defense systems, threat discrimination, or intercept systems
Proven expertise developing advanced decision logic or adaptive algorithms for classification workflows
Demonstrated experience with pattern recognition, computer vision, or image processing for defense applications
Experience handling discrimination challenges including countermeasures, spoofing, and contested/degraded sensing environments
Background in fire control systems, guidance/navigation/control (GNC) integration, or kill vehicle systems
Experience with radar systems, RF signal processing, or multi-modal sensor fusion
Demonstrated experience working within systems engineering processes including requirements management, trade studies, and verification/validation