Systems Engineer – Algorithms (ONSITE)

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 Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program. The role involves running and testing modeling and simulation of algorithmic models using Simulink and MATLAB, documenting equations, derivations, generating plots, performing data and statistical analysis, and contributing to lab‑based work on target products. The engineer will work on individual tasks under limited supervision or with a team, conduct analysis for system troubleshooting, improve code quality through reviews, and may provide guidance and coaching to other employees.

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, USA. Onsite role.

Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required. Existing active clearance after day 1 is required.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing complex statistical analysis and/or mathematical modeling
• Experience performing model‑driven design using Simulink
• Experience in performing data analysis and problem solving, such as anomaly investigation
• Willingness to travel and conduct field‑work

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and lifetime income strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident coverage, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources
• Autism benefit
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program
• Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
• Relocation assistance eligible

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.