Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Electrical/Software 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Specialized experience in Digital Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and communications systems
- 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),
Responsibilities
- Engage in close, cross-functional collaboration with teams across the Systems, Software, Firmware, and Hardware domains to analyze complex technical challenges, identify opportunities for innovation, and develop and implement effective, forward-thinking solutions
- Drive the architecture, design, simulation, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting of cutting-edge digital signal processing (DSP) and waveform solutions for communications, navigation, radar, and electronic warfare applications, including both clean-sheet designs and system updates
- Cross-domain communicate to derive technical 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
Other
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- DoD Clearance: Secret
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
- Ability to travel up to 15%
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective team collaboration and interpersonal skills
