Algorithms Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Algorithms Engineer with Security Clearance
Algorithms Engineer – Missile Defense

Location:

Boulder, Colorado Openings: 10 Immediate Openings

Schedule:

100% Onsite | Flexible options: 9x80, 4x10s, or standard 40-hour week Clearance:
DoD Secret Clearance Required Join a high-impact team dedicated to supporting the U.S. missile defense mission. As an Algorithms Engineer, you’ll work with IR satellite sensor data to develop, analyze, and optimize algorithms for accurate 3D tracking of missile trajectories—pinpointing launch origin, current position, and projected impact. Your work will directly contribute to national security by delivering actionable intelligence to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and supporting rapid evaluation of real-world missile tracking events.

What We’re Looking For Solid foundation in physics-based and aerospace principles
Experience developing algorithms for missile tracking and prediction
Proficiency in data visualization and vector mathematics
Analytical mindset for troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance testing Required Skills & Experience Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Math, Physics, Engineering, or related STEM field
Background in Modeling & Simulation, Aerospace/Physics, object tracking, and state estimation
Educational or professional experience with physics-based algorithms for missile tracking/prediction
Strong proficiency State Estimation, Kalman Filtering, Kepler Filtering or polynomial filters LCAT & Salary Ranges Engineer II
• Salary: $90,000–$115,000

• Clearance:
Secret

• Requirements:
– Bachelor’s + 2 years' experience, or
– Master’s + 0 years' experience Engineer III
• Salary: $115,000–$135,000

• Clearance:
Secret

• Requirements:
– Bachelor’s + 5 years, or
– Master’s + 3 years, or
– PhD + 0 years