Principal Engineer, Controls Software

Beehive Industries; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 139,113 - 234,476; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Equity

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries, headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, is seeking a Principal Engineer, Controls Software to design, develop, tune and test gas turbine engine control system software and related sensors, actuators, and accessories. You will partner with cross‑functional leadership to deliver the engine control system.

The role requires 12+ years in engine control systems, strong Matlab/Simulink skills, experience with additive manufacturing, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 12+ years of experience in engine control systems.
• Strong understanding of engine control software tools (Matlab).
• Experience with additive manufacturing and design for additive manufacturing.
• Clear communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and evaluate aviation engine control systems using control laws.
• Develop and test hardware for engine control systems.
• Tune control laws to achieve stability and performance metrics.
• Lead engine control software and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize the control system.
• Document technical data in line with engineering standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Systems thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Hardware-in-the-loop

Additive manufacturing

Job description

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 Centennial, 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 at our Centennial, Colorado or Loveland, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• At least 12+ 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.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $139,113–$234,476 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

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.