Systems Engineer - Algorithms (ONSITE)

RTXCedar Rapids, IA
$68,900 - $131,100Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an Algorithms Systems Engineer to support the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program. 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. In addition to Model-based Development work, the role will also include lab-based contributions on the target products. 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

  • Proficiency in MATLAB; code optimization and numerical stability
  • Experience with Simulink or equivalent model-based-development tool
  • Experience in the systems engineering discipline
  • Experience in reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system level analysis
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
  • Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

  • Experience performing complex statistical analysis and/or mathematical modeling
  • Experience performing model driven design using Simulink
  • Experience in performing data analysis and problem solving (e.g. anomaly investigation)
  • Willingness to travel and do field-work

Responsibilities

  • Test algorithms and models for the JPALS program
  • Develop the necessary tools to accomplish sufficient testing
  • Work on multiple tasks in a software development environment
  • Conduct analysis for system trouble shooting and analysis
  • Improve code quality by performing code reviews and good software practice
  • Perform test and integration tasks in a lab environment on the real-world product

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
  • Relocation assistance
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