Systems Engineer - Algorithms (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an Algorithms Systems Engineer to support the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS). The role involves running and testing modeling and simulation of algorithmic models using Simulink and MATLAB, documenting equations and derivations, performing data analysis, and contributing to lab-based work on target products.

You will handle multiple tasks in a software development environment and help improve code quality through reviews, with a

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MATLAB, including code optimization and numerical stability.
• Experience with Simulink or equivalent model-based development tool.
• Experience in systems engineering discipline.
• Experience reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions, and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system-level analysis.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Test algorithms and models for the JPALS program.
• Develop necessary tools for testing.
• Work on multiple tasks in a software development environment.
• Conduct system troubleshooting analysis.
• Improve code quality through code reviews and best practices.
• Perform test and integration tasks in a lab environment on the real-world product.

Skills

Systems engineering

Algorithm analysis

Data analysis

Mathematical modeling

Code reviews

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

Job Title

Algorithms Systems Engineer

Position Overview

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 and derivations, performing data and statistical analysis, and contributing to lab‑based work on target products.

Key Responsibilities

• Test algorithms and models for the JPALS program
• Develop necessary tools for testing
• Work on multiple tasks in a software development environment
• Conduct system troubleshooting analysis
• Improve code quality through code reviews and best practices
• Perform test and integration tasks in a lab environment on the real‑world product

Qualifications and Experience

• Proficiency in MATLAB, including code optimization and numerical stability
• Experience with Simulink or equivalent model‑based development tool
• Experience in systems engineering discipline
• Experience reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions, and 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 performing data analysis and problem solving (e.g., anomaly investigation)
• Willingness to travel and do field work

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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: pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
• Eligibility for relocation assistance

Employment Information

Salary range: $68,900 - $131,100 USD. This is a U.S.-based role. U.S. citizenship required for security clearance (DoD Secret). Candidate must possess active & existing security clearance after day 1.

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.