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Collins Aerospace · 5 hours ago

Principal Engineer - DSP/Waveform (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead research and development on the waveform Technologies team, focusing on Digital Signal Processing and waveform systems to meet demanding conditions and advance innovative technologies.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

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%

Qualification

Digital Signal ProcessingWaveform TechnologiesFPGA DevelopmentMATLAB/SimulinkArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningC/C++VHDL/HDL LanguagesCommunication SystemsProposal WritingLink Budget AnalysisTechnical LeadershipTeam CollaborationTechnical Presentations

Required

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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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!