Specialist, Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation and Controls - Control Logic Design

Harris Geospatial Solutions; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Control Systems Analysis Engineer to join the Modeling Simulation and Controls (MSC) team. The role focuses on understanding engine performance, developing control logic, and integrating software in HWIL/SWIL environments.

The engineer will work with fellow MSC engineers on cycle and engine matching analyses, write software in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++, and support test planning and on-site testing for high-speed propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree with 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Dynamic modeling and simulation; design and development of control logic for air-breathing propulsion systems.
• Modeling actuation systems and turbo pump dynamics.
• Steady-state and transient performance analysis; MBSE involvement.
• Matlab/Simulink and C/C++ development for control software.
• Test plan development, pre-test predictions and HWIL/SWIL integration.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.
• Support test planning, execution and on-site customer technical support.

Skills

Control systems design

Analysis

Test engineering

Matlab/Simulink

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Degree preferred (MS/ME)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LabVIEW

Veristand

Python

C/C++

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation and Controls - Control Logic Design

Job Code: 44311

Job Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The L3Harris Missile Solutions Missile Propulsion sector is seeking an experienced Control Systems Analysis Engineer to join our Systems Engineering organization at the West Palm Beach, FL campus. This engineer would report to the Senior Manager of Modeling Simulation and Controls (MSC) located in WPB.

The Control Systems Engineer will work with fellow engineers within MSC to conduct cycle and engine matching analyses to analyze engine data to develop an understanding of component level performance of advanced air-breathing propulsion systems, design and test control logic software, perform integration into Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation environments, design and develop test stand software and hardware, and support test planning and execution on high speed air-breathing propulsion systems. The engineer will perform these analyses for both steady-state and transient engine operating modes.

Essential Functions:

• Dynamic modeling and simulation, control algorithm design and development of control logic for air-breathing propulsion systems.
• Actuation system (including valves) and turbo pump modeling and analysis.
• Steady state and transient performance modeling and analysis.
• Modeling and analysis in Matlab/Simulink and C/C++.
• Support development of rocket propulsion hardware and software requirements, including coordination of derivation of internal requirements allocation.
• Support propulsion system testing, including test plan and test procedure development, pre-test predictions, integration of electronic test support equipment, and development of test-related software.
• Propulsion development activities include contributing technical analyses to anomaly investigation and resolution teams. As required, provide on-site customer technical support for engine ground test coverage and analyses, and system flight test activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 2+ years of experience in control systems design, analysis, and test.
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, SimScape, LabView, Veristand, Python, and C/C++.
• Proficiency in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Experience with NPSS propulsion model development and control system intergration
• Experience with engine control system design, test, and analysis.
• Communication and presentation experience with cross-functional and integrated product teams.
• Knowledge and experience with air-breathing high-speed propulsion systems used in defense applications
• Knowledge of thermodynamic, aerodynamic, fluid dynamic, and mechanical dynamic properties and behaviors.
• Experience with System Analysis, including modeling & simulation, performance & operability analysis, engine control operation & design is desired.

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