Aerospace Propulsion Controls Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in unmanned aircraft and surveillance systems.

As part of the Propulsion Systems Team, you will design and test propulsion control solutions for various aircraft systems and contribute to multiple platforms. You will implement control logic in software, document functionality, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to meet program objectives.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in engineering or related technical discipline with 4+ years of experience (bachelor) or 2+ years (master).
• Controls background, preferably aerospace or internal combustion engines.
• Experience with C/C++ and Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for aircraft propulsion and related components.
• Implement control logic in software, including development, debugging, and validation.
• Create and maintain software description documents detailing functionality and interfaces.
• Collaborate with software and electrical engineering on engine and propulsion control.

Skills

C/C++

MATLAB

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Simulink

NX

Teamcenter

CREO

Windchill

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in unmanned aircraft and surveillance systems.

As part of the Propulsion Systems Team, you will design and test propulsion control solutions for various aircraft systems and contribute to multiple platforms. You will implement control logic in software, document functionality, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to meet program objectives.