Senior Specialist, System Analysis

Job Title: Senior Specialist Engineer, System Analysis & Engine Control Design

Job ID: 37191

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 Defense Systems Analysis Department WPB is seeking an experienced engineer for a full time position to support programs at the West Palm Beach, FL campus. This engineer would report to the Manager of Systems Engineering, Analysis and Verification located in WPB. The Systems Analysis Engineer will work with senior engineers within Systems Analysis Engineering to conduct cycle and engine matching analyses to analyze engine data to develop an understanding of component level performance and its relationship to overall engine performance. The engineer will perform these analyses for both steady-state and transient engine operating modes. The engineer will use test data to validate and update system simulations as required to enable accurate predictions of engine operating states. The engineer will work in a team environment to develop digital engine control logic and schedules to support Program development activities.

Essential Functions:

• 40% - The systems analyst primarily will perform advanced concept thermodynamic design of air-breathing engines to define propulsion cycles that meet functional vehicle requirements. During the development activities of these propulsion systems, the systems analyst will primarily conduct performance analyses and evaluate the steady state and transient operation of these propulsion systems. Duties may include development of conceptual/preliminary designs and perform trade studies of significant, complex, innovative and advanced propulsion and technology systems to meet customer requirements. Create concepts of operation, requirements development, and initial system architectures for advanced concepts. Develop and use integrated propulsion system models for sizing, performance, and analysis including NPSS propulsion performance models, MATLAB/Simulink, ModelCenter, computer aided design (CAD) tools, trajectory analysis tools, Python, C/C++, SysML, and FORTRAN. Duties may include evaluation of ground test and flight data to determine engine health and conformance to performance requirements.


• 40% - Duties will include creating, maintaining and using math models of propulsion systems which characterize the thermodynamic, aerodynamic, fluid dynamic and mechanical operation of these systems. Duties will include designing and testing engine control systems and control logic for solid fueled, liquid fueled, and/or air-breathing engines.


• 20% - 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%.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.


• Active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.


• Proficiency in NPSS propulsion performance models, ModelCenter, computer aided design (CAD) tools, trajectory analysis tools, Python, C/C++, SysML, and FORTRAN.


• Proficiency in engine control system design, software test design and execution, and data reduction/analysis. Experience with Software-In-The-Loop (SIL) control system design and implementation (MATLAB/Simulink/LabVIEW).


• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and Mission Architecture tools.


• 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.


• Experience with System Analysis, including modeling & simulation, performance & operability analysis, engine control operation & design is desired.

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