Lead Systems Engineer, Control Systems Analysis

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Sacramento, CAHuntsville, AL
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$127,500–$236,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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This role $182k
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Lead Systems Engineer, Control Systems Analysis

Lead, Systems Engineer- Control Systems Analysis joins the Missile Solutions Missile Propulsion sector to perform modeling and analysis of controllable solid propulsion and throttling solid rocket technology programs. This role involves dynamic modeling and simulation, control algorithm design, and actuation system analysis. The engineer will develop hardware and software requirements, coordinate internal requirement allocations, and support propulsion system testing by creating test plans, procedures, and pre-test predictions. Day-to-day tasks include performing test data analysis and mentoring early career team members while coordinating with avionics and software engineering teams. The position requires proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, control theory, and propulsion theory. The work focuses on the technical challenges of rocket propulsion systems, specifically addressing steady state and transient performance modeling for advanced solid rocket technologies within a defense context.

What you'll do

  • Perform dynamic modeling and simulation of propulsion systems.
  • Design and develop control algorithms for controllable solid rocket technology.
  • Model and analyze actuation systems and steady state/transient performance.
  • Develop hardware and software requirements for rocket propulsion systems.
  • Create test plans, procedures, and pre-test predictions for propulsion system testing.
  • Perform post-test data analysis to evaluate system performance.
  • Mentor and train early career team members.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience, a Graduate degree with 7 years, or no degree with 13 years of systems engineering/analysis experience.
  • At least 3 years of control system analysis experience.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.
  • Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline (preferred).
  • Active US Secret Security Clearance and experience working in a classified environment (preferred).
  • Expertise with Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, control theory, and propulsion theory (preferred).
  • Propulsion system experience including controls, design, integration, and testing (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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