Onsite Systems Engineer – JPALS & GPS Nav

Prattwhitney

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 131,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Medical insurance
401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, based in Cedar Rapids, seeks a Systems Engineer for the JPALS group within Precision Navigation. You will contribute to the design, testing, and integration of precision approach and landing equipment.

The role involves lab work, requirements analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to develop datalinks, GPS sensor systems, and navigation algorithms. A STEM degree with 2+ years’ experience and DoD clearance eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

  • Typically requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with system design, requirements, and verification across the lifecycle.
  • Experience troubleshooting lab failures and indicating design improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Design brand-new Precision Approach and Landing equipment.
  • Perform hands-on lab testing and data analysis.
  • Review mechanical drawings and schematics.
  • Debug Real Time Operating System software.
  • Support system integration and verification activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering
GPS testing
Radio design
High-assurance docs
Lab troubleshooting
Defect investigation
STEM degree

Education

STEM degree
Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MATLAB
Simulink
Model Based Systems Engineering

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, based in Cedar Rapids, seeks a Systems Engineer for the JPALS group within Precision Navigation. You will contribute to the design, testing, and integration of precision approach and landing equipment.

The role involves lab work, requirements analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to develop datalinks, GPS sensor systems, and navigation algorithms. A STEM degree with 2+ years’ experience and DoD clearance eligibility is preferred.

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