Senior Principal Engineer - Air Algorithm Integrator JPALS (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-03-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Airborne Algorithm Integrator – Precision Landing.  You will be a key driver of the development, integration and productionization of the Joint Precision Approach & Landing Systems  (JPALS) Airborne Algorithms (AA) within the Precision Landing Engineering organization. The program family is looking for a Subject-Matter-Expert in Model Based Development of Airborne Algorithms with experience interfacing with multidisciplinary teams of engineers.  The ideal candidate comes with experience in the complete toolset and the entire systems engineering lifecycle. 

At Collins Aerospace, we value curious minds and problem solvers. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about solving real-world challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in secure systems—we want to hear from you! 

What You will do: 

• With minimal direction, define and decompose requirements related to airborne algorithms

• Provide architecture-level insight and direction for and formulate conceptual designs the design of high assurance airborne algorithms

• Involvement in all technical aspects of driving a design from paper to the field

• Solve complex problems in flight dynamics, aviation, advanced mathematics and physics

• Incorporate and champion the use of groundbreaking Model-Based Development Tools

• Perform Verification and Validation to the highest levels of Rigor of the systems on which you work

• Participation in the full System Engineering Lifecycle from Requirements Capture to Verification and Documentation

• Travel up to 5% as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Experience of the entire MathWorks tool set, including but not limited to: Matlab, Simulink, Polyspace, Embedded Coder, Requirements toolbox, Stateflow, Design Verifier

• Experience in each of the following software languages: C, C++, Python, Visual Basic

• Expertise of standards and objectives in the following certification rigors: DO-178, ARP, and MIL-STD-882E

• An advanced proficiency in AdaCore QGen Toolset

• Experience performing high-rigor software assurance verification activities such as Margin Analysis, Data dictionary, Link Analysis, MCDC, and others

• Code Optimization and Auto-generation

• Experience in Structural Coverage Analysis using either VectorCast or Rapita

• Proficient in reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system level analysis

Qualifications We Prefer:  

• Proficient skills in written and oral communication

• Proficient working well in teams and multi-tasking

• Understands the systems engineering discipline

• A background in advanced Mathematics or Physics

• Cost/Benefit analysis of prospective new tools and infrastructure

• Demonstrable computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint

• Proficient in performing data analysis and problem solving (e.g. anomaly investigation)

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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  

• Eligible for relocation assistance

• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

Role Type

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.   

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.   

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all 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 benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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