Job Description

We are looking for a algorithm programmer / Numerical Analyst to perform design studies, numerical analyses, and algorithmic development in the following areas:

• Data reduction of tracking system TSPI (time-space-position-information) data using existing software packages such as Trackeye. Development of custom software/tools may also be required.
• Maintenance and development of algorithms and code related to the calculation of 3D positions from multiple 2D angular data (triangulation).
• Maintenance and development of algorithms related to the calibration of optical tracking systems.
• Maintenance and development of algorithms related to coordinate conversions.
• Maintenance and development of 3D visualization software using existing GIS based tools such as SIMDIS or STK.
• Design and implement test measurement methods for opto-mechanical systems including, for example, non-orthogonality, bearing wobble & runout, encoder linearity.
• Maintenance and development of algorithms related to stabilization of moving platforms.
• Perform a variety of assessments of current and proposed systems related to the accuracy of position and velocity determination and trajectory reconstruction (system error modelling, error budget development).
• Maintenance and development of algorithms related to servo loop control and stabilization of rotating gimbals.

Key Capabilities:

• Familiarity with the Range Commanders Council publications such as “755-99_IRIG Optical Tracking Systems Calibration Catalog” and others.
• Ability to design and evaluate algorithms and models involving heavy utilization of differential equations, linear algebra, matrix operations.
• Ability to convert complex real-world engineering problems into elegant mathematical models.
• A competent understanding of navigation related issues such as GPS, timing, inertial navigation systems, inertial measurement systems, gimbal stabilization.
• Competencies include measurement modeling, optimal parameter estimation, and statistical process modeling.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Sciences or related field.
• 5+ years of industry related experience.
• Experience in numerical analysis, statistics, and estimation theory.
• Competence in oral and written communications.
• Interpersonal skills and attitudes to work in a cooperative technical environment are essential
• The ability to work independently.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Programming skills in both scripted (Perl or Python) and compiled (C, C++) languages.
• Programming skills with algorithmic development tools such as Matlab or Scilab.
• Able to travel to US and Foreign locations for periods of 1 to 4 weeks during system testing and acceptance.