Senior Systems Engineer - Algorithms (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-06-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA531: Fullerton, CA Bldg 676 1801 West Hughes Drive Building 676, Fullerton, CA, 92834 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Algorithms Systems Engineer 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 the development of solutions to GPS Navigation Systems. 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.

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.

What You Will Do
   • Develop algorithms, models, and tools for the JPALS program
   • Conduct statistical analysis, probability theory and Monte Carlo simulations
   • Conduct independent research and analysis
   • Draft technical papers and algorithm descriptions
   • Lead technical discussions with the customer and internal team

Qualifications You Must Have 
   • Proficiency in MATLAB; code optimization and numerical stability
   • Understanding of basic software development principles – configuration control, collaborative development, formal processes
   • Experience in reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system level analysis
   • Experience performing data analysis and problem solving (e.g. anomaly investigation)
   • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
   • Ability to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance or Higher is REQUIRED
   • 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

Qualifications We Prefer 
    • Experience in the systems engineering discipline
    • Experience performing complex statistical analysis and/or mathematical modeling
    • Experience performing model driven design using Simulink and auto generated code
    • Experience with development of solutions to GPS Navigation Systems
    • Willingness to travel and do field work

What We Offer
    • 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, ID theft 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 
    • And more!  
    • This position is eligible for relocation assistance  

Learn More & Apply Now! 
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

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