Hypersonics Systems Engineer - Mission Architecture

Harris Geospatial Solutions; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Scientist, Systems Engineering (Mission Architecture & Advanced Concepts) to join the Missile Propulsion Systems Analysis team in West Palm Beach. You will perform rapid, high‑fidelity propulsion analyses, develop designs, and support BD/IRAD activities for hypersonic concepts.

Responsibilities include thermodynamic design, trajectory analysis, CAD layouts, CFD, and propulsion modeling; you will mentor peers and travel up to 15%. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of related experience in propulsion system design and analysis.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced concept thermodynamic design and mission architecture analyses for air-breathing propulsion systems.
• Generate advanced designs and analyses for liquid and solid propulsion concepts and air-breathing engines.
• Support Business Development activities including proposals and customer briefings; mentor peers.

Skills

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

FORTRAN

SysML

CAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Graduate Degree in Aerospace engineering

Tools

NPSS

STK

ModelCenter

POST

Quickshot

OTIS

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

FORTRAN

SysML

Creo/NX

Job description

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Scientist, Systems Engineering (Mission Architecture & Advanced Concepts) to join the Missile Propulsion Systems Analysis team in West Palm Beach. You will perform rapid, high‑fidelity propulsion analyses, develop designs, and support BD/IRAD activities for hypersonic concepts.

Responsibilities include thermodynamic design, trajectory analysis, CAD layouts, CFD, and propulsion modeling; you will mentor peers and travel up to 15%. A Secret clearance is required.