Full-time

Principal Engineer Algorithm Development

Posted by BAE Systems • Chantilly, VA, United States

📍 Chantilly, VA 🕒 February 27, 2026

About the Role

**Job Description**

Join the BAE Systems - SMS Mission Engineering Team! As a Mission Data Processing (MDP) Algorithm Development Engineer, you will design and develop algorithms and models for implementation on and prediction of performance for real-time payload systems.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

**What You ll Do:**

+ Sample algorithms include but are not image processing, clutter suppression, detection, estimation, open- and closed-loop tracking, uncorrelated track determination, Target Object Mapping, Initial Orbit Determination (IOD) and/or Orbit Determination (OD).
+ Develop embedded, real-time image/track pr...

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