Algorithms Systems Engineer – JPALS Lab Testing

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an Algorithms Systems Engineer to support the JPALS program. Responsibilities include running and testing modeling and simulation, documenting equations, generating plots, and performing data analysis. Work in a lab environment with guidance from colleagues and occasional senior staff.

The role requires lab-based testing, code reviews, and potential coaching of teammates. Location is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, with U.S.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MATLAB, including code optimization and numerical stability.
• Experience with Simulink or equivalent model‑based development tools.
• Experience in systems engineering discipline.
• Ability to read and develop algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions, derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system‑level analysis.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field

Responsibilities

• Test algorithms and models for the JPALS program
• Develop tools to facilitate testing
• Work on multiple tasks in a software development environment
• Conduct analysis for system troubleshooting
• Improve code quality by performing code reviews and following good software practices
• Perform test and integration tasks in a lab environment on real‑world products

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Model-based Dev

Systems engineering

Algorithm analysis

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Testing tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an Algorithms Systems Engineer to support the JPALS program. Responsibilities include running and testing modeling and simulation, documenting equations, generating plots, and performing data analysis. Work in a lab environment with guidance from colleagues and occasional senior staff.

The role requires lab-based testing, code reviews, and potential coaching of teammates. Location is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, with U.S.