System Engineer I – Algorithms (Onsite)

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

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is seeking a qualified algorithm Systems Engineer I to support the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program.  This is an early career engineering position for an individual with educational and/or professional experience in Model Based Development and/or Simulation. This individual will be required to run and test modeling and simulation of algorithmic models using Simulink and MATLAB. The work is highly technical, and the individual must be comfortable with documenting equations, derivation, and generation of plots in MATLAB. The individual must be comfortable with data and statistical analysis. In addition to Model-based Development work, the role will also include lab-based contributions on the target products.  The successful candidate must be able to work on individual tasks under limited supervision, or with a team to achieve operational targets and must have the ability to communicate and collaborate with parties within and outside of own job function. Eventually the candidate may be responsible for helping to provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within their job area.

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   Qualifications You Must Have:  Proficiency in MATLAB; Exposure to he systems engineering discipline  Experience in reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system level analysis  Proficient skills in written and oral communication  Experience working well in teams and multi-tasking  Demonstrable computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint  Ability to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance or Higher is REQUIRED  Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevent experience  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.

We Prefer:  Experience performing complex statistical analysis and/or mathematical modeling  Experience performing model driven design using Simulink   Experience in performing data analysis and