Title:  Lead, Control Systems Analysis (Systems Engineer)

Job Title: Lead, Control Systems Analysis (Systems Engineer)

Job Code: 34654

Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama

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 Missile Solutions Missile Propulsion sector is seeking an experienced Control Systems Analysis Engineer to join our Systems Engineering organization. This engineering role primarily involves modeling and analysis of multiple ongoing and future controllable solid propulsion / throttling solid rocket technology development programs. 

Essential Functions:

• Technical Scope: 90%
  • Dynamic modeling and simulation, control algorithm design and development of propulsion systems
  • Actuation system 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
  • Support coordination with avionics and software engineering
  • Perform test data analysis
  • Mentoring and Training of early career team members
• Travel: 10% - Offsite testing as required.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior Control Systems Analysis experience; or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior Control Systems Analysis experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior Control Systems Analysis experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelors' Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related technical discipline is preferred.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance is preferred.
• Experience working in a classified environment.
• Expertise with Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, control theory, and propulsion theory is highly desired.
• Propulsion system experience (propulsion system controls, design, integration, testing).
• Experience in post-test data analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership competency and solid communication skills, in both verbal and written.

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