Scientist, Systems Engineering (Mission Architecture & Advanced Concepts)

L3Harris

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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 · Scientist, Systems Engineering (Mission Architecture & Advanced Concepts)

Scientist, Systems Engineering (Mission Architecture & Advanced Concepts) joins the Missile Propulsion Systems Analysis Department to support the Hypersonics Business as a pathfinder group. This role involves conducting high-fidelity advanced concept airbreathing analyses and performing integrated trajectory, vehicle, and propulsion design optimizations for hypersonic systems including Solid Fuel Ramjet, Liquid Fuel Ramjet, Dual Mode Ramjet, and Rotating Detonation Engine cycles. The engineer will develop conceptual designs, conduct trade studies, and support business development activities like RFI/RFP responses. Key technical tools include NPSS, MATLAB/Simulink, ModelCenter, Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, SysML, and CAD software such as Creo or NX. Additionally, the role utilizes CFD tools for aerodynamics, aeroheating analysis tools like NASA MINIVER, and trajectory tools including POST, Quickshot, and OTIS to solve complex propulsion challenges in high-speed defense applications.

What you'll do

  • Conduct high-fidelity thermodynamic design and mission architecture analyses for air-breathing propulsion systems.
  • Perform integrated trajectory, vehicle, and propulsion analysis to optimize hypersonic and high-speed engine designs.
  • Develop configuration layouts and mass properties using CAD tools like Creo or NX.
  • Create and maintain mathematical models characterizing aerodynamic, fluid dynamic, and mechanical operations of propulsion systems.
  • Execute CFD analyses for external aerodynamics, inlet performance, and nozzle analysis.
  • Design and analyze control systems and logic for solid fueled, liquid fueled, and air-breathing engines.
  • Support business development by preparing RFI/RFP responses, white papers, and technical presentations.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and lead peer reviews for technical proposals and risk assessments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience, Graduate Degree and 10 years of experience, or 16 years of experience without a degree.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance.
  • Experience in propulsion system design and analysis (preferred).
  • Experience designing, analyzing, and validating entire air-vehicles including all-up-rounds (preferred).
  • Expertise in liquid/solid rocket systems or air-breathing high-speed propulsion for defense applications (preferred).
  • Proficiency in tools such as NPSS, STK, ModelCenter, Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, SysML, and FORTRAN (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of CAD tools like Creo, NX, or Pro-E; CFD tools; and aeroheating analysis tools (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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