Date Posted: 2025 11 18 Country: United States of America
Location:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498 0505 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status requirements:Active and transferable U.S. government issued security ed security clearance:is required prior to start date. U.S. t date. U.S.t date. U.S.t date. U.S.t date. U.S. citizenship:is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a securityclearance Security
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Clearance: Secret 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. Mission Systems Advanced Technology & Capabilities (ATC) is seeking a Senior Engineer to perform research & development on the waveform Technologies team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role will contribute to and lead a large portfolio of projects- serving as design authority for Digital Signal Processing/waveform systems that operate under the most demanding conditions, rapidly developing new ideas, leading advanced technology development projects, and pursuing external funding. Collins Mission Systems ATC groups focus on cutting edge Department of Defense research and development projects.-As an ATC engineer, you will continually advance the state of the art through the creation of innovative system concepts and technological capabilities.- As cutting edge concepts / capabilities are proven, matured, and demonstrated, you will collaborate with business unit engineers in the adoption and transition of technologies into the next generation of Collins products and services. Within a group of highly innovative engineers, this role provides leadership over low TRL (Technology Readiness Level <
requirements from overarching project goals and mission needs. Develop, champion, and pursue new ideas in advanced DSP and waveform technologies Connecting peers at the advanced technology level for strategic technology opportunities, and creating and delivering technical presentations to internal representatives on standard committee Lead external funding pursuits through Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), proposal writing and customer engagement Assist in shaping technical direction through the development of technology roadmaps and project concepts aligned with business objectives Complete assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design to cost Lead small project teams (5 members), providing technical direction and mentorship Train and support less experienced engineers and designers. Ability to
travel:up to 15% Qualifications:You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant ior relevantexperience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of
experience Active and transferable secret U.S. government issued security
clearance is required prior to start date.
Experience with Design, Simulation, and Implementation using tools such as: MathWorks tool suite (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink), FPGA development tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Synplify),
Experience with modulation/demodulation, encoding/decoding, channel modeling, and evaluating metrics such as BER/MER Proficiency in acquisition/tracking algorithms, filter and filter bank design, rate matching, equalization, rake receivers, etc
Experience with DSP/Waveform technology
Qualifications We Prefer: Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field Specialized
experience in Digital Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and communications systems Strong verbal and written communication
skills. Effective team collaboration and interpersonal
skills Ability to conduct link budget analysis, assess signal impairments, and evaluate coding/spreading gain and LPI/LPD performance.
Experience with beamforming, phased array algorithms, system calibration, frame of reference conversions, and tracking techniques (e.g., Kalman filters) Strong background in algorithm development, simulation, and implementation using tools such as: MATLAB, Simulink, C/C , Python, VHDL or other HDL languages AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas), Large Language Model (LLM) toolsets System on a Chip (SoC) Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) device including high speed digital signal lines, and complex digital subsystems
Experience writing white papers and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) Proven ability to lead teams or programs to successful execution within budget and schedule constraints Demonstrated
experience in advancing technology from research and development into productization Familiarity with DARPA or U.S. Department of Defense labs, including
experience in customer engagement, proposal development, and program execution Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions
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, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific
benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short term and/or long term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and
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