Multi-Sensor Tracking Engineer

Salary: $100,000 - 195,000 per year Requirements:

• We require a BS in mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, or a closely related technical discipline.
• We require 2 years of relevant professional experience applying tracking theory, state estimation, statistical estimation, or similar methods; doctoral research in a related area may count in place of professional experience.
• We require experience with one or more tracking areas such as data association, multi-target tracking, Kalman or nonlinear filtering, track initiation and maintenance, or multi-sensor data fusion.
• We require experience using MATLAB, Python, or comparable programming languages to develop algorithms, build simulations, and analyze data.
• We require the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by the start date and to ultimately obtain a TS/SCI clearance; if selected, a government security investigation will be required, and U.S. citizenship is required.
• We prefer an MS or PhD in applied mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, or a related technical field.
• We prefer an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to ultimately obtain TS/SCI; if selected, a government security investigation will be required, and U.S. citizenship is required.

• We develop and evaluate methods for state estimation, data association, track initiation and maintenance, and multi-sensor data fusion.
• We use Monte Carlo analysis, test datasets, and quantitative assessment to characterize algorithm performance and identify limitations.
• We conduct studies that inform tracking system design recommendations.
• We collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver solutions for complex tracking applications.
• We prepare analysis packages and briefings for our sponsors and other key audiences.

• Matlab
• Python
• Security
• LESS

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We are the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), where we bring world-class expertise to critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. Our Multi-Domain Sensing Architectures and Data Fusion Group has deep experience in sensing, tracking, and data fusion algorithms and architectures, and we are seeking an engineer to help develop practical solutions for multi-sensor tracking in adversarial environments. We offer a supportive, welcoming culture that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth, along with generous benefits such as education assistance, strong retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. Our campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area, and we provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, training and development, and more.

last updated 36 week of 2026