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Grey Matters Defense Solutions

Grey Matters Defense Solutions

Defense and intelligence technology

Algorithms Analysis Engineer

Full-Time
$132k - $198k/yr
Mid, Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Boulder, CO, USA
In Person

Travel of up to 10% may be required.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline and 5 years of related experience, or a master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience.
  • At least 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++.
  • Experience with Linux and common utilities such as grep, awk, cat, and head.
  • Experience developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable and reusable algorithms.
  • Experience with algorithm design and state estimation.
  • Experience with data analysis, population statistics, and trend identification.
  • The ability to bridge theoretical concepts and practical implementation.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
  • A current active in-scope U.S. Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Solve real-world problems relevant to the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense using Free and Open Source Software, Government-Off-The-Shelf software, and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf software and hardware.
  • Contribute to all aspects of the project software development lifecycle, from research and prototyping solutions to assess feasibility through integration with external software systems, development, and product deployment.
  • Perform analysis of missile tracking and prediction algorithm performance.
  • Analyze space-based sensor constellations.
  • Track and resolve algorithm defects.
  • Develop analysis tools using Python and MATLAB.
  • Prepare technical presentations and analysis reports as required.
  • Work in cross-discipline teams and communicate technical information clearly across various levels of engineers.
Desired Qualifications
  • A current active in-scope U.S. Government Department of Defense-issued Top Secret security clearance.
  • A strong statistical background and skills.
  • Experience with tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation, and validation.
  • Experience with multiple hypothesis tracking.
  • Experience in the numerical implementation of motion filters.

About the company

Grey Matters Defense Solutions

Grey Matters Defense Solutions

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Grey Matters Defense Solutions is a veteran-owned technology contractor serving defense and intelligence missions. The company develops software, data analytics, artificial intelligence, remote-sensing, and mission-workflow solutions. It serves defense, intelligence, and national-security organizations. Its operating model centers on technical teams working with government customers in mission-focused delivery environments. Teams work across software engineering, data science, AI, geospatial work, systems engineering, program management, and operations. The organization combines national-security technology expertise with practical delivery for government mission teams.

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What believers are saying

  • The company listed active openings on May 27, 2026 for software and SIGINT talent.
  • HigherGov shows $8.9 million obligated on NAVSEA OTA N652362190005 through March 2025.
  • GSA still lists Grey Matters as a vetted 8(a) contractor in March 2026.

What critics are saying

  • STARS III base ordering period ended July 1, 2026, risking pipeline disruption.
  • HigherGov shows only one major NAVSEA OTA, exposing heavy contract concentration.
  • If NAVSEA OTA orders stop, Grey Matters loses its clearest scale engine quickly.

What makes Grey Matters Defense Solutions unique

  • Veteran-owned 8(a) firm blending software, data science, and intelligence-community veterans since 2016.
  • Grey Matters touts 40-plus employees from DIA, NRO, NSA, DARPA, and the Armed Forces.
  • It holds GSA STARS III and NAVSEA OTA access for defense software buying.

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