Systems Engineer – Position, Navigation & Timing

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•$57,200 - $108,800•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. 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 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoW security clearance.
Exposure to PNT systems or navigation concepts including estimation methods, sensor fusion, inertial integration, or GNSS technologies.
Familiarity with GNSS fundamentals and with navigation approaches for resilient or GPS‑degraded operation.
Experience using modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB or Simulink for analysis or prototyping.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing navigation, signal processing, communications, or estimation algorithms.
Hands‑on experience implementing algorithms in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C or C++.
Exposure to phased arrays, beamforming, calibration methods, or tracking and estimation techniques.
Experience supporting applied research, prototype development, or experimental data analysis.
Familiarity with aerospace or defense development practices.

Responsibilities

Support the design and implementation of PNT algorithms and software as part of system and prototype development.
Run modeling and simulation tasks using tools such as MATLAB or Simulink to evaluate concepts and analyze performance.
Participate in lab, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, and field test activities including setup, data collection, and analysis of results.
Capture architectures, design decisions, and test outcomes in clear documentation to support team review and development.
Assist project leads by identifying issues, tracking technical progress, and communicating findings to the team.