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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Position, Navigation & Timing - **Company:** Collins Aerospace - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Beamforming, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Hardware Description Language, Inertial Navigation Systems, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Tensorflow, Cyber-physical Systems, Sensor Fusion, Signal Processing, Systems Architecture, Pytorch, Information Technology, Operational Systems, GNSS - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce367d0c3a7db5a7 ## About the Role 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, * 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 * 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 * Experience with PNT systems or navigation algorithms, including sensor fusion, timing architectures, estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filtering), inertial navigation integration, or related GNSS technologies. * Experience with GNSS fundamentals and with PNT techniques for resilient or GPS-denied operation, including methods that use RF signals or satellite communications. * Proficiency in algorithm development and implementation using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, HDL languages, or AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)., * Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field. * Experience in one or more of the following areas: PNT, signal processing, communications systems, beamforming/phased arrays, tracking and estimation, or AI/ML applied to navigation and sensing. * Experience conducting applied research or advanced technology development in aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical/cyber-physical systems environments. * Familiarity with aerospace or defense standards, design assurance, and mission assurance practices for software and systems. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate across industry, academia, government, or research organizations and contribute to technical leadership through mentoring, proposals, publications, or patents. ## Description * Run experiments and simulations, analyze results, and iterate quickly to mature concepts into robust implementations. * Capture designs, architectures, and test insights to ensure your work can be reviewed, validated, and extended across teams. * Work with project and program leads to manage technical risk, align plans, and communicate status and tradeoffs clearly. * Support lab, field, and flight test activities to demonstrate capability, validate performance, and inform design improvements. * Contribute to proposals, white papers, and technical briefings that drive future opportunities and research directions. * Ability to travel up to 15% as required to support project, customer, and business needs. What You Will Learn * How to rapidly develop advanced technologies within agile, startup-like teams while leveraging the resources, expertise, and flight heritage of a leading aerospace company. * How to drive innovation across the full product lifecycle-from concept development and threat analysis to prototyping, demonstration, and transition into operational systems. * How to solve complex Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) challenges through the integration of embedded software, satellite communications, signal processing, and systems engineering. * How to collaborate effectively with leading engineers, researchers, academic partners, government laboratories, and innovative small businesses to advance cutting-edge technologies. * How to influence the future direction of technology through system architecture development, strategic roadmapping, proposal efforts, intellectual property creation, and technical publications. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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