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Fortem Technologies · 2 months ago

Senior Algorithms Engineer - Tracking

positionLindon,UT,US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date4+ years exp

Fortem Technologies is the leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones. The Algorithm team at Fortem is looking for an experienced Senior Algorithm Engineer with a passion for solving difficult problems, responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving multi-sensor tracking algorithms.

AerospaceAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesDrone ManagementMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Design and validate multi-sensor multi-target tracking algorithms and multi-sensor track fusion algorithms
Implement algorithms on real hardware so that they can meet timing and resource utilization constraints
Derive and develop metrics to evaluate performance
Develop test cases using real-world data to validate the efficacy of the algorithms and iterate the design process based on deficiencies

Qualification

Multiple target tracking algorithmsState estimation techniquesPythonC++Radar sensor experienceMath skillsCuriosityCommunication skillsTeam-oriented spiritProblem-solving skills

Required

Masters + 4 years of industry experience or Ph.D. + 1 year of industry experience
Strong math skills – probability and linear algebra
Enjoy taking initiative and working with multidisciplinary teams
Ability to communicate technical concepts & details effectively
Ability to work in a small and fast-paced environment
A positive attitude, team-oriented spirit, and enthusiasm for our goals
A curious outlook - willingness to learn new things and solutions to fit the problem
A strong sense of ownership and passion for completing a job well - attention to detail and ability to proactively problem solve
Ability to work well with all levels of the company regardless of seniority

Preferred

Multiple target tracking algorithms – JPDA or Multiple Hypothesis Tracking is a plus
State estimation techniques – Kalman filters, interacting multiple models, particle filters, covariance intersection etc
Experience with Python and C++ – Eigen experience is a plus
Radar, optical, or RF sensor experience is a plus

Company

Fortem Technologies

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Fortem Technologies is a privately held, venture backed company that delivers ultra small C-SWAP radar to enable the autonomous revolution.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.fortemtech.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$49.67M
Key Investors
Lago Innovation FundDCVC
2024-11-13Series Unknown· $10M
2023-02-21Series Unknown· $17.8M
2018-03-15Series A· $16.37M

Leadership Team

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Jon Gruen
Chief Executive Officer
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Adam Robertson
Co-Founder and CTO
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Recent News

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