What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Algorithms Developer position at TCS?
At Technical Consulting Solutions (TCS), Inc., our team of professionals tackles many of our countrys most difficult engineering and technology challenges to further our countrys defense and space programs. At TCS, we strive to provide our people with a strong, interesting career along with strong benefits and work-life balance.
This position supports the United States Armys Integrated Air and Missile Defense [IAMD] Battle Command System (IBCS). This system is used to protect the US and our allies from air and missile threats. This program is used to integrate numerous air and missile defense systems (THAAD, PATRIOT, PAC-3, IFPC) with various radars and sensors to effectively manage and operate these defensive weapon systems through a seamless battlefield management system.
These positions require US citizenship, an existing DoD clearance (Secret or higher), and on-site work at a facility in Huntsville, Alabama (telework is not available).
**** This position is contingent upon receipt of additional funding
Job Description:
The successful candidate will join our team as an algorithm developer in Huntsville, AL. The qualified applicant will become part of the IBCS command and control effort. The position responsibilities include development, prototyping, analysis, and implementation of target tracking, target discrimination, and battle management algorithms; implementing algorithms in a prototype environment; performing comparative data analysis to assess algorithm performance; and reviewing the content and details of technical products. The qualified applicant designs, develops, integrates, documents, tests and debugs prototype software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to the identified problem space.
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, the candidate must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.
- 5 Years with a bachelors degree; 3 years with Masters
- Ability to design and prototype algorithms
- Ability to perform data post-processing and performance analysis
- Strong MATLAB, Java, Python, or Mathematica skills
- Active secret security clearance
- Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in battle management and fire control research and algorithm development in support of DoD programs.
- Able to utilize and develop complex mathematical models.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 60 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
If this position sounds interesting to you, and you meet the requirements listed; then we would love to discuss this position with you. It is our hope that we can find a position that would match your career goals and would provide a good, interesting career for you. TCS offers a strong complement of benefits, leave, 401(k), etc.
Apply online or visit us at www.tcs-inc.com
TCS is an EEO Employer.
