Lead Engineer, Controls Software

Beehive Industries; Loveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Equity in the company

Job summary

A defense-focused engineering company in Loveland, OH is seeking a Lead Engineer for Controls Software to design and develop gas turbine control systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of experience. This role demands strong skills in engine control software tools, along with a passion for additive manufacturing. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engine control systems.
• Passion for additive technology and willingness to challenge design limitations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and test gas turbine engine control system software.
• Evaluate aviation engine control system hardware.
• Lead engine system test programs.

Skills

Strong understanding of engine control software tools (Matlab, etc.)

Experience with additive manufacturing technologies

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proven problem-solving ability

Leadership and execution skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role can be located in our Loveland, Ohio facility.

Beehive Industries is looking for an energetic and driven Principal Engineer, Controls Software to design, develop, tune and test gas turbine engine control system software and test gas turbine engine control system sensors, actuators, and accessories. This role will partner with various cross-functional leadership on a daily basis facilitating development and delivery of the overall engine control system.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of an aviation engine control system using gas turbine control laws and functional modeling/simulation. This includes setting software requirements, writing engine software code/creating block diagrams, analyzing test vectors, predicting and simulating engine operation with computer tools and component tests. Formally issue the engine control software under configuration control for an engine control system.
• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of the hardware for an aviation engine control system. This includes setting engine control hardware requirements, designing actuators and pumps for the engine control, integrating and iterating with engine software design and analysis, predicting and simulating engine performance or control logic with computer tools and component tests, and formally issuing the hardware design for an engine control system.
• Complete control law tuning in the time and frequency domain to achieve system response and stability metrics. Assess and modify control system models to match engine and actuator dynamics during testing.
• Experience designing, procuring, and validating electronic engine control (EEC) and full authority digital engine control (FADEC) systems in addition to sensors, fuel systems, lube components, and other auxiliary systems. Lead software and hardware in the loop simulator design, commissioning and integration testing. Integrate engine performance and control system models into the hardware/software simulator to predict and validate engine performance and operability. Support setting software requirements and designs which enable the engine control hardware to meet requirements.
• Lead engine system or component test programs from a controls software and hardware perspective. Set test objectives and limits, instrumentation and test data requirements, and test planning to validate the engine design.
• Ensure the engine meets overall requirements from a design perspective. Coordinate with performance, operability, transient, mechanical and aero engineers to optimize the overall engine control system.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines in design, performance, controls, stress and life, additive manufacturing, materials and system analysis
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Participate in the research and development of technologies and methodologies associated with additive design. Advise on ways to improve product design through the exploitation of additive manufacturing.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated consistent with engineering best practices
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• At least 8+ years of experience in engine control systems
• Strong understanding of engine control software tools (Matlab, etc.)
• Experience working with additive manufacturing technologies and familiarity with design for additive manufacturing principles
• Passion for additive technology and willingness to challenge current design limitations to further exploit the benefits of additive capability
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and strong program leadership and execution skills
• Proven self-starter and quick learner who can work in fast-paced cross-functional teams
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S Citizenship is required, as only U.S Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  
  

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible, and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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