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Castelion · 23 hours ago

ATR Algorithm Engineer

Allen, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$130K/yr - $200K/yr

Castelion is a company focused on innovative defense development and production, aiming to enhance America and its Allies' military capabilities. They are seeking an ATR Algorithm Engineer to design and validate automated target recognition algorithms for advanced missile systems, ensuring integration and performance in operational environments.

AerospaceGovernmentManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Nicholas Sparks

Responsibilities

Develop ATR algorithms across EO/IR and SAR, including preprocessing, feature extraction, classification, and tracking

Create, label, and curate datasets from simulations, ground tests, and flight events; define truth-modeling and scoring frameworks

Implement traditional and ML-based approaches (classical ML, CNNs, transformers) for detection, discrimination, and target-type classification

Integrate ATR algorithms with seeker hardware, GNC components, and real-time embedded flight software

Define algorithm-level requirements, performance metrics, and evaluation methodology across environmental and engagement conditions

Conduct Monte Carlo simulations and scenario sweeps to quantify robustness, uncertainty, and mission-level effectiveness

Support flight-test planning, data ingestion, analysis, and post-mission performance reporting

Collaborate closely with GNC, Software, Systems Engineering, and Sensors/Seeker teams to ensure end-to-end integration and mission performance

Qualification

ATR algorithm developmentMachine Learning frameworksImage processingPythonNumerical methodsClear communicationCreative problem solvingHigh initiative

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, or related technical field

Hands-on experience in image processing, remote sensing, computer vision, or ML-based detection and classification

Proficiency in Python for numerical analysis, algorithm prototyping, and simulation

Experience with ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow) and classical CV techniques (filters, feature extractors, tracking)

Strong fundamentals in probability, estimation, optimization, and numerical methods

Ability to translate mission goals into algorithmic requirements and performance metrics

Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State