Algorithm Engineer

About the role

Apogee Research is at the forefront of a revolution in how the DoD operates: a turn towards compositional systems of systems instead of traditional monolithic architectures. This change is driven by a need for faster adaptation to adversarial environments, which requires the ability to field resilient, distributed systems in days to weeks rather than months to years. To create composable systems that operate resiliently at scale in contested and resource constrained environments, we combine custom software toolchains with feedback control to dynamically adjust to ever changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate new algorithms across multiple domains including networking, distributed data fusion and resource management, distributed electronic warfare, and distributed Command and Control (C2).

Qualifications

• Understanding of probability and statistics is required.
• Real-world experience is required (this is not an entry level position).
• Must be a US citizen to apply.
• Existing DoD Top Secret clearance is strongly preferred, otherwise all candidates must be eligible to obtain one.

Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of how to characterize the open-loop and close-loop stability of nonlinear systems via analysis, simulation, and experimentation is a strong plus.
• Experience with control systems is desired.
• Some software development experience is strongly preferred (while this role is not primarily a software development role).
• Qualified candidates should have a mix of academic theory and real-world applications of relevant algorithms, combined with a track record of applying research techniques to real-world problems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Conveniently located in Arlington, VA, a short walking distance from the Ballston Metro station.
• Choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account.