Collins Aerospace
aerospace and defense
SeniorSystemsEngineer-Algorithms
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“Senior Systems Engineer - Algorithms at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Algorithms, Systems Engineering, Modeling, Simulation. Support algorithm development. Support tool development”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Anomaly investigation
Obtain and maintain security clearance, U. S. citizenship required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active security clearance required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficient in code optimization, Proficient in numerical stability, Proficient in data analysis, Proficient in problem solving, Experience performing model driven design, Experience with Simulink, Experience with auto generated code, Experience in basic software development principles, Experience in configuration control, Experience in collaborative development, Experience in formal processes, Experience in reading algorithm descriptions, Experience in developing algorithm descriptions, Experience in mathematical expressions, Experience in derivations, Experience in matrix manipulations, Experience in outlier analysis, Experience in system level analysis, Understand systems engineering discipline, Minimum 5 years relevant experience, Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Nice to Have
Experience performing complex statistical analysis, Experience performing mathematical modeling, Experience with GPS Navigation Systems, Experience with Global Navigation Satellite Systems theory, Familiar with requirement development, Familiar with sell off, Willingness to travel, Willingness to do field work
What You'll Do.
Support algorithm development
Support tool development
Support model development
Conduct statistical analysis
Conduct probability theory
Conduct Monte Carlo simulations
Support independent research
Conduct analysis for system trouble shooting
Understand technical papers
Understand algorithm descriptions
Integrate algorithms into models
Lead technical discussion
Lead team presentations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with small team; Collaborate with parties; Provide guidance to employees; Provide coaching to employees; Provide training to employees
Communication Scope
Technical documentation; Documenting equations; Documenting derivation; Generation of plots
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-06-02 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CA-FULLERTON-676 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 676 **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 **Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace** 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, an RTX company, 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. We are looking for **Senior Systems Engineers in Algorithms** to support the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program in the area 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 sup
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