Algorithm Engineering Team Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of algorithm developers and research scientists.
• Set technical direction, ensure high performance, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Partner with software, systems, and hardware leads to align goals across domains.
• Oversee development of signal processing, tracking, sensor fusion, and machine learning algorithms across multiple programs.
• Review technical architectures, design documents, and code (primarily in MATLAB and C++).
• Guide transition of prototype algorithms into real-time embedded and high-performance systems.
• Provide domain expertise in radar signal processing, phased arrays, Kalman filtering, and target classification.
• Lead efforts to reduce false tracks, improve registration, and exploit micro-Doppler and spatiotemporal features.
• Serve as a technical interface to customers; support proposals, white papers, and briefings.
• Translate evolving requirements into development roadmaps with clear milestones.
• Drive internal R&D projects aligned with strategic technology needs.
• Collaborate with program managers to allocate resources, balance R&D and execution, and meet delivery timelines.
• Ensure algorithmic designs are aligned with hardware capabilities and software architectures.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in algorithm development.
• Strong technical background in radar systems, radar signal processing, optimal filtering, and data association.
• Experience with real-time implementation and development in MATLAB and C++.
• Ability to manage technical teams while contributing as a senior individual contributor.
• Skilled in balancing short-term deliverables with long-term R&D investments.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to shape next-generation sensing technologies in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

You will be empowered to make decisions, lead innovation, and see your algorithms deployed in real-world systems.

U.S. Citizenship required.

This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
The expected pay scale for this position is $146,497.00/year - $227,436/year.

Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly.

When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.