Tracking Engineering Lead

Summary

GA-CCRi is seeking an experienced Tracking Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of tracking products and initiatives. The role involves developing advanced probabilistic tracking solutions and overseeing the architecture of robust tracking systems. The candidate should have experience in engineering air, maritime, and ground tracking solutions and knowledge of machine learning and filtering algorithms. A Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and a CI poly is required.

Requirements

• Ability to transfer and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and a CI poly is required
• Typically requires a degree in a technical field such as physics, computer science, or engineering
• Prior experience in Global Situational Awareness (GSA) engineering space
• Experience with filtering algorithms, such as Kalman filters and Interacting Multiple Model (IMM) filters
• Knowledge of machine learning and for enhancing tracking capabilities, such as object detection and classification
• Experience with a variety of programming languages, such as Java, Scala, Python, and Golang
• Supporting experience to execute against database technologies such as PostgreSQL
• Experienced with software version control systems, in particular, git

Responsibilities

• Influence the overall vision and goals of the tracking engineering practice within the organization
• Develop long-term strategies and initiatives to enhance tracking capabilities against a range of products
• Deliver and support core tracking strategy and multi-quarter roadmap, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term objectives
• Oversee architecture of robust tracking systems incorporating advanced state estimation techniques (e.g. Kalman/IMM filters)
• Stay informed of industry trends and advancements to keep the organization at the forefront of tracking innovations
• Lead the development and deployment of tracking systems, ensuring adherence to software compliance standards
• Leverage advanced data fusion techniques to accurately track objects in dynamic environments
• Design and guide the implementation of scalable architectures for real-time and batch data processing
• Document technical concepts, system architectures, and implementation details in a clear and concise manner for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate across functions, such as data science, software engineering, and product management, to integrate tracking systems with broader organizational efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community and DoD mission sets
• Experience with Computer Vision systems and intelligence collection
• CI/CD pipelines and tooling (Gitlab CI/CD, ArgoCD, CircleCI, Jenkins)
• Experience with sensor technologies and data acquisition systems used in tracking applications, such as radar, lidar, GPS, or cameras
• Deployment technologies such as: Docker, Kubernetes, Knative, Helm, Rancher
• Supporting experience to execute against cloud technologies such as Hadoop, Kafka, HBase, Accumulo
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and services, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure

Benefits

• Health Insurance including FSA, HSA and Tricare Supplement options
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Defined Retirement Benefit, including both a 401K match and pension plan
• Very Flexible Vacation Policy
• Remote work, flexible hours
• Life and disability insurance
• Bonuses and incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Family and parental leave
• Relocation Assistance Provided