Principal Electrical Engineer - Signal Processing (Onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technologically and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace is a world leader in air traffic sensors and automation systems, responsible for providing air traffic tools to ANSPs in the US and abroad. We design, develop, document, deploy, and support COTS-based and custom designed systems, which use the power of the network to share information and aid in decision-making. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will join our Hardware and Infrastructure Engineering Team as part of our Avionics business. This position analyzes current system performance to guide future design improvements and helps develop operational plans to gather data needed for system enhancements. This position is both internally and externally facing and provides the opportunity to communicate across multiple functions to achieve program objectives.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience
Experience with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA)
Prior experience developing techniques for identification and extraction of features in a large data set using signal processing or machine learning
Experience working in a C++, Python and Java software development environment
Experience in a Linux environment
Experience with configuration management tools (Git/Bitbucket)
Prior experience working in a lab environment and operating RF and standard test equipment (spectrum and network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.)

Nice To Haves

PhD in mathematics, physics, and/or other related academic fields
Experience with design and product development of software-defined systems
Working knowledge of real-time computing and embedded processing
Experience with analyzing air traffic radar key performance parameters
Experience collaborating in agile development with systems and software engineering disciplines, suppliers, and customers to develop and deliver safety critical air traffic surveillance systems

Responsibilities

Work onsite in our Marlborough, MA facility.
Perform simulation and analysis using MATLAB, python, or similar tools for system performance in areas such as target detection and estimation, clutter suppression, doppler sensing, resource optimization, etc.
Operate several radar systems located primarily in MA, but also around the US
Provide innovative design proposals for system enhancement, algorithm development, and optimization in support of key performance parameters
Implement software-based system changes (when applicable) to fulfill customer needs
Collaborate in an agile development environment with multiple engineering disciplines within RTX, suppliers, and customers to develop and deliver system enhancements for multiple stakeholders

Benefits

Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40
Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
Eligible for relocation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!