Senior Systems Engineer - Algorithms (ONSITE)
About The Position
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are looking for Senior Systems Engineers in Algorithms to support the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program in the area development of solutions to GPS Navigation Systems. This individual will be required to run and test modeling and simulation of algorithmic models using Simulink and MATLAB. The work is highly technical, and the individual must be comfortable with documenting equations, derivation, and generation of plots in MATLAB. The individual must be comfortable with data and statistical analysis. The successful candidate must be able to work on individual tasks under limited supervision, or with a team to achieve operational targets and must have the ability to communicate and collaborate with parties within and outside of own job function. Eventually the candidate may be responsible for helping to provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within their job area.
Requirements
- Proficient in MATLAB; code optimization and numerical stability
- Proficient in performing data analysis and problem solving (e.g. anomaly investigation)
- Experience performing model driven design using Simulink and auto generated code
- Experience in basic software development principles – configuration control, collaborative development, formal processes
- Experience in reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system level analysis
- Understands the systems engineering discipline
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing complex statistical analysis and/or mathematical modeling
- Experience with development of solutions to GPS Navigation Systems and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) theory
- Familiar with requirement development and sell off
- Willingness to travel and do field work
Responsibilities
- Support the development algorithms, tools and models for the JPALS program
- Conduct statistical analysis, probability theory and Monte Carlo simulations
- Support independent research and analysis
- Work with a small team to conduct analysis for system trouble shooting and analysis
- Understand technical papers and algorithm descriptions and integrate them into high fidelity models
- Lead technical discussion with customers and team presentations
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation 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
- Sign-on Bonus Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
