Senior Systems Engineer – Algorithms

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Dakota.

📋 Description

• Provide support for the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) initiative.

• Evaluate algorithms and models related to the JPALS program.

• Create necessary tools to facilitate comprehensive testing.

• Engage in various tasks within a software development setting.

• Perform analysis to troubleshoot system issues.

• Enhance code quality through reviews and adherence to best software practices.

• Utilize advanced mathematical and statistical methods for data analysis.

• Execute modeling and simulation tasks for algorithmic models using Simulink and MATLAB.

• Record equations, derivations, and produce plots in MATLAB.

• Contribute to model-based development and conduct lab-based work on target products.

• Potentially offer guidance, coaching, and training to colleagues in the same area.

• Travel and conduct fieldwork up to 10% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens can obtain a security clearance.

• An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is necessary from day one.

• Capability to acquire and sustain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink is essential.

• Experience in code optimization and/or ensuring numerical stability.

• Background in Systems Engineering is required.

• Familiarity with reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system-level analysis.

• Typically necessitates a STEM degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision or collaboratively within a team.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with individuals both within and outside the job function.

• Willingness to travel and engage in fieldwork up to 10% of the time.

• Preferred experience in complex statistical analysis and/or mathematical modeling.

• Background in data analysis and problem-solving, such as anomaly investigation, is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan featuring employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Carrot Health resources for hormonal health, fertility, and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, offering up to 10 complimentary counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand for virtual doctor consultations.

• Bright Horizons services for child and elder care.

• Teladoc Medical Experts for second opinion consultations.

• Flexible work schedules available.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunity for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining agreements.

• Primarily remote work from home.

• Eligibility for Employee Referral programs.