Senior Systems Engineer – Algorithms

. Support the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • South Dakota • United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program
Test algorithms and models for the JPALS program
Develop tools needed to accomplish sufficient testing
Work on multiple tasks in a software development environment
Conduct analysis for system troubleshooting
Improve code quality through code reviews and good software practices
Analyze data using advanced mathematical and statistical techniques
Run and test modeling and simulation of algorithmic models using Simulink and MATLAB
Document equations, derivations, and generate plots in MATLAB
Contribute to model-based development and lab-based work on target products
Potentially provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job area
Travel and perform field work up to 10%

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
Experience in MATLAB and Simulink
Experience in code optimization and/or numerical stability
Experience in the Systems Engineering discipline
Experience reading and developing algorithm descriptions, mathematical expressions and derivations, matrix manipulations, outlier analysis, and system-level analysis
Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Ability to work independently under limited supervision or with a team
Ability to communicate and collaborate with parties within and outside the job function
Willingness to travel and perform field work up to 10%
Experience in complex statistical analysis and/or mathematical modeling preferred
Experience in data analysis and problem solving, such as anomaly investigation, preferred

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Carrot Health for hormonal 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
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
Remote work primarily from home
Employee Referral Eligible