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About L3Harris
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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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, actuation system analysis, and steady state and transient performance modeling. The engineer will develop hardware and software requirements, coordinate internal requirement allocations, support propulsion system testing through test plan development and pre-test predictions, and perform test data analysis while mentoring early career team members. Key technical skills include proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, control theory, and propulsion theory. The position addresses the technical challenges of developing rocket propulsion systems, requiring coordination with avionics and software engineering teams to ensure successful integration of electronic test support equipment and robust system performance across various development programs.
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 using Matlab, Simulink, and C/C++.
Create test plans, procedures, and pre-test predictions for propulsion system testing.
Integrate electronic test support equipment and develop related test software.
Perform post-test data analysis to evaluate system performance.
Mentor and train early career team members within the engineering organization.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience, a Graduate degree with 7 years of experience, 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 (preferred).
Experience working in a classified environment (desired).
Expertise with Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, control theory, and propulsion theory (highly desired).
GNC
MATLAB
Simulink
C++
Python
Control Theory
Dynamic Modeling
Flight Dynamics
Propulsion System Analysis
Hardware-in-the-Loop
Software-in-the-Loop
Systems Engineering
Matlab
Simulink
C++
Python
SimScape
LabView
Veristand
MBSE
NPSS
SWIL
HWIL
Control Logic Design
Modeling and Simulation
Systems Engineering
Test Stand Software
Systems Engineering
MBSE
SysML
Linux
Matlab
MS Products
Space Systems
Sensor Systems
Ground Telemetry
Mission Scheduling
Technical Analysis
Design Review
Test and Design Verification
EIDP) generation
Project Management