Algorithm Systems Engineer

Post Date

Dec 03, 2025

Location

Huntsville,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35808
US
Feb 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

HSV-ec04d4a1-298e-406e-9247-0ff640fc1f04

Pay Rate

$64 - $80 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is looking for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer. You will be responsible for developing and implementing system updates that best meet changing customer needs for new and existing features, collaborating with team members, and working in a cross-functional agile scrum team.

The successful candidate will perform most typical Agile Product Owner responsibilities for the a Threat State Algorithms and Analysis team, making sure that developed features and related sprint stories contain the appropriate closure criteria and that they meet those criteria prior to be closed. To fulfill this role, the candidate will lead and perform technical tasks to support the development and evaluation of Algorithmic candidates addressing new capabilities in the tactical product. This engineer/analyst will help ensure algorithmic design has been properly evaluated prior to implementation in the tactical product.

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Required Skills & Experience

Active Secret Clearance
STEM Degree
Recent experience in one or more of the following areas: data analysis, performance analysis, or physics/mathematics-based algorithm development.
General understanding of any, or all, of the following algorithm domains: track processing, track reporting, discrimination, propagation, and 6d covariance propagation/ prediction
High proficiency in technical problem solving and integrating solutions into a larger system
Knowledge of MATLAB, Python or similar engineering tools used in prototyping algorithms
Experience reading and understanding the Ada programming language
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel
Extensive background in Ballistic Missile Defense, midcourse missile defense, battle management, threat state processing, weapon target assignment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Current/Active Top Secret Clearance
Recent experience applying advanced mathematical concepts (Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability/Statistics) to complex problems and solutions
Recent and extensive experience developing analysis tools in MATLAB and PYTHON
High comfort level with the ADA programming language
Successful performance of root cause analysis of large complex software systems
High Comfort level using the Atlassian toolset (Jira/Confluence)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.