Systems Engineer

Tharp Consulting; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting leads propulsion and aerospace modeling, simulation, and algorithm design, owning high-fidelity models, control algorithms, and simulation architectures to evaluate performance and tradeoffs.

In a hybrid or remote setup, the role collaborates across engineering, software, and systems teams, mentoring engineers and steering technical direction for integrated, robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in propulsion and aerospace modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in control algorithm development and validation.
• Ability to design simulation architectures and integrate across disciplines.
• Experience leading teams, mentoring engineers, and driving technical execution.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional engineering and software stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced propulsion/aerospace models and simulation environments.
• Develop and validate control algorithms and computational methods.
• Assess system performance and support requirements and system-level decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, systems, and test teams to integrate solutions.
• Mentor and manage an engineering team, guiding technical direction and quality.

Skills

Propulsion modeling & simulation

Control algorithm development

Simulation architecture design

Team leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Role Summary

Lead modeling, simulation, and algorithm design for propulsion and aerospace programs. Own the development of high-fidelity models, control algorithms, and simulation architectures, and use them to evaluate system performance and engineering tradeoffs.

Role Summary

Lead modeling, simulation, and algorithm design for propulsion and aerospace programs. Own the development of high-fidelity models, control algorithms, and simulation architectures, and use them to evaluate system performance and engineering tradeoffs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced propulsion/aerospace models and simulation environments.
• Develop and validate control algorithms and computational methods.
• Assess system performance and support requirements and system-level decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, systems, and test teams to integrate solutions.
• Mentor and manage an engineering team, guiding technical direction and quality.

Qualifications / Skills

• Strong expertise in propulsion and aerospace modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in control algorithm development and validation.
• Ability to design simulation architectures and integrate across disciplines.
• Experience leading teams, mentoring engineers, and driving technical execution.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional engineering and software stakeholders.

Work Mode: Hybrid or remote.