Systems Engineer – Algorithms (ONSITE
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Engineering
Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130
Date Posted:Country:United States of America
Location:US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130
Position Role Type:Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:DoD Clearance:
Secret
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
What You Will Do- Test algorithms and models for the JPALS program
- Develop the necessary tools to accomplish sufficient testing
- Work on multiple tasks in a software development environment
- Conduct analysis for system trouble shooting and analysis
- Improve code quality by performing code reviews and good software practice
- Perform test and integration tasks in a lab environment on the real-world product
- Willingness to travel 10% and do field-work
- Proficiency in MATLAB; code optimization and numerical stability
- Experience with Simulink or equivalent model-based-development tool
- Experience in the systems engineering discipline
- Experience in reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system level analysis
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
- Experience performing complex statistical analysis and/or mathematical modeling
- Experience performing model driven design using Simulink
- Experience in performing data analysis and problem solving (e.g. anomaly investigation)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illness insurance, group legal, protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- This position is eligible for relocation assistance
- And more!
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Employee Referral Eligible#MISENG
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental,…
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