Lead, Systems Engineer- Control Systems Analysis

L3Harris•Sacramento, CA

22h

About The Position

The Missile Solutions Missile Propulsion sector is seeking an experienced Control Systems Analysis Engineer to join its Systems Engineering organization. The role focuses primarily on modeling and analyzing multiple ongoing and future controllable solid propulsion and throttling solid rocket technology development programs. The position includes dynamic modeling and simulation, control algorithm design and development, actuation system modeling, and steady-state and transient performance analysis. The engineer will use Matlab/Simulink and C/C++ and support propulsion hardware and software requirements, testing, test-data analysis, and coordination with avionics and software engineering teams. The role also includes mentoring and training early-career team members. The position is based in Huntsville, Alabama, or Sacramento, California. The schedule is 9/80: employees work nine days in each 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. Travel is approximately 10% for offsite testing. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of prior Systems Engineer/Analysis experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior Systems Engineer/Analysis experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior Systems Engineer/Analysis experience.
At least 3 years of control systems analysis experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Travel approximately 10% for offsite testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Experience working in a classified environment.
Expertise with Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, control theory, and propulsion theory.
Propulsion system experience, including propulsion system controls, design, integration, and testing.
Experience in post-test data analysis.
Demonstrated leadership competency and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform dynamic modeling and simulation of propulsion systems.
Design and develop control algorithms for propulsion systems.
Model and analyze actuation systems.
Model and analyze steady-state and transient performance.
Use Matlab/Simulink and C/C++ for modeling and analysis.
Support development of rocket propulsion hardware and software requirements, including coordination of internal requirements derivation and allocation.
Support propulsion system testing, including developing test plans and procedures, preparing pre-test predictions, integrating electronic test support equipment, and developing test-related software.
Coordinate with avionics and software engineering.
Perform test-data analysis.
Mentor and train early-career team members.