System Engineer – Algorithms (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-19

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 managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace is seeking a qualified algorithm 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:

• 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

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 in performing data analysis and problem solving (e.g. anomaly investigation)
• 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) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• 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 :

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.

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 — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.