Senior Engineer - DSP​/Waveform; Onsite

Senior Engineer - DSP/Waveform (Onsite) – Collins Aerospace

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA

Posted:

Position Type:
Onsite. Requires an active, transferable DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Mission Systems Advanced Technology & Capabilities is seeking a Senior Engineer to perform research & development on waveform technologies. This role leads a portfolio of projects, serves as design authority for DSP/waveform systems, and drives advanced technology development.

• Engage in cross‑functional collaboration across Systems, Software, Firmware, and Hardware domains to analyze complex technical challenges and develop forward‑thinking solutions.
• Drive the architecture, design, simulation, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting of DSP and waveform solutions for communications, navigation, radar, and electronic warfare.
• Derive technical requirements from overarching project goals and mission needs.
• Develop, champion, and pursue new ideas in advanced DSP and waveform technologies.
• Connect with peers at the advanced technology level for strategic opportunities and deliver technical presentations to internal representatives on standard committees.
• Lead external funding pursuits through RFI/RFP proposal writing and customer engagement.
• Shape technical direction through technology road‑maps and project concepts aligned with business objectives.
• Accountably complete assigned tasks covering technical execution, cost, schedule, and design‑to‑cost.
• Lead small project teams (5+ members), providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Train and support less‑experienced engineers and designers.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

• Degree in STEM or advanced degree with minimum 3–5 years relevant experience.
• Active, transferable Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with design, simulation, and implementation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, FPGA development tools (Vivado, Quartus, Synplify).
• Experience with modulation/demodulation, encoding/decoding, channel modeling, and evaluating metrics such as BER/MER.
• Proficiency in acquisition/tracking algorithms, filter design, rate matching, equalization, rake receivers, etc.
• Experience with DSP/waveform technology.

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Specialized experience in Digital Signal Processing, AI/ML, large‑language models, and communications systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Link‑budget analysis, signal impairment assessment, coding/spreading gain evaluation, LPI/LPD performance.
• Beamforming, phased array algorithms, system calibration, Kalman filtering techniques.
• Algorithm development, simulation, implementation using MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, Python, VHDL or other HDL.
• AI/ML frameworks (Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Pandas) and large‑language‑model toolsets.
• SoC FPGA experience with high‑speed digital signal lines and complex subsystems.
• White‑paper writing and RFI/RFP response experience.
• Leadership of teams or programs to successful execution within budget and schedule.
• Experience advancing technology from research to productization and familiarity with DARPA or DoD labs.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks vacation for new hires.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverages.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Wellness incentives and programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Relocation assistance.
• And more.

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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.