Senior Specialist, System Analysis

About the role

The Defense Systems Analysis Department WPB seeks a Senior Specialist Engineer, System Analysis & Engine Control Design. This full-time position supports programs at the West Palm Beach, FL campus. The engineer reports to the Manager of Systems Engineering, Analysis and Verification in WPB.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cycle and engine matching analyses to understand component level performance and its impact on overall engine performance.
• Validate and update system simulations using test data for both steady-state and transient engine operating modes.
• Develop digital engine control logic and schedules to support program development activities.
• Contribute to technical analyses for anomaly investigation and resolution teams.
• Provide on-site customer technical support for engine ground tests and system flight test activities.

Requirements

• 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

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in NPSS propulsion performance models, ModelCenter, CAD tools, trajectory analysis tools, Python, C/C++, SysML, and FORTRAN.
• Experience with 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 skills 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.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

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