Specialist, Systems Engineer Control Analyst /GNC 1

L3Harris

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Huntsville, AL
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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 · Specialist, Systems Engineer Control Analyst /GNC 1

Specialist, Systems Engineer Control Analyst /GNC 1 joins the Models, Simulations, and Controls department to support advanced missile propulsion development programs. This role focuses on the requirements, modeling, analysis, simulation, and control development of controllable solid rocket motor and throttling propulsion systems for aerospace and defense applications. The engineer will perform control algorithm design, evaluate propulsion system dynamics, and develop dynamic models for aerospace control systems. Key responsibilities include supporting system-level requirements, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting ground and system test activities. The position requires proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ or Python. Candidates must possess expertise in guidance, navigation, and control, flight dynamics, or propulsion system analysis to solve complex aerospace control problems involving controllable solid propulsion systems.

What you'll do

  • Design, analyze, and evaluate control algorithms for solid rocket motor throttling and actuation systems.
  • Model and analyze propulsion system dynamics, including steady-state and transient performance.
  • Develop dynamic models and simulations for aerospace control and controllable propulsion systems.
  • Utilize MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ to perform simulations, analysis, and control development.
  • Define and support requirements for system, subsystem, and component levels.
  • Support ground and system test activities, including hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing.
  • Prepare and present technical work products for internal reviews and customer briefings.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of technical experience in controls, GNC, propulsion analysis, simulation, or related aerospace systems.
  • Graduate Degree and minimum 6 years of technical experience in controls, GNC, propulsion analysis, simulation, or related aerospace systems.
  • Minimum 8 years of technical experience in controls, GNC, propulsion analysis, simulation, or related aerospace systems in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a US secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline (preferred).
  • Active US Secret security clearance (preferred).
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and at least one programming language such as C, C++, or Python (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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