Senior Principal Engineer - 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 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. The Senior Principal Systems Engineer Algorithms position will be a key driver of the development, integration and product ionization of the Joint Precision Approach & Landing System (JPALS) Airborne Algorithms (AA) within the Precision Landing Engineering organization. The program is looking for a Subject-Matter-Expert in Model Based Development of Airborne Algorithms with experience interfacing with multidisciplinary teams of engineers.  The ideal candidate comes with experience in the complete toolset and the entire systems engineering lifecycle.    What You Will Do • Define and decompose requirements related to airborne algorithms  • Test algorithms and models for the JPALS program, as well as developing rapid automation of testing  • Provide architecture-level insight and direction for and formulate conceptual designs for the design of high assurance airborne algorithms  • Be Involved in all technical aspects of driving a design from paper to the field  • Solve complex problems in flight dynamics, aviation, advanced mathematics and physics  • Incorporate and champion the use of groundbreaking Model-Based Systems Engineering Development Tools  • Perform Verification and Validation to the highest levels of Rigor of the systems on which you work  • Conduct analysis for system trouble shooting and analysis to include a basic ability to debug software  • Participate in the full System Engineering Lifecycle from Requirements Capture to Verification and Documentation  Qualifications You Must Have • Experience in the entire MathWorks tool set, including but not limited to: Matlab, Simulink, Polyspace, Embedded Coder, Requirements toolbox, Stateflow, Design Verifier  • Experience in reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system level analysis  • Expertise of standards and objectives in the following certification rigors: DO-178, ARP, and MIL-STD-882E  • Experience in Vector-Based Testing  • Experience performing high-rigor software assurance verification activities such as Margin Analysis, Data dictionary, Link Analysis, MCDC, and others  • Previous exposure to fielded Precision Approach and Landing Algorithms  • Experience in Code Optimization and Auto-generation experience  • Proficient in reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system level analysis  • Experience in the systems engineering discipline  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience Qualifications We Prefer • Background in Advanced Mathematics or Physics  • Experience performing Cost/Benefit analysis of prospective new tools and infrastructure  • Proficient in performing data analysis and problem solving (e.g. anomaly investigation) What We Offer • Medical,