Specialist Engineer, System Analysis

About the role

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 will report to the Manager of Systems Engineering, Analysis and Verification located in WPB.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Perform advanced concept thermodynamic design of air-breathing engines to define propulsion cycles that meet functional vehicle requirements. Conduct performance analyses and evaluate the steady state and transient operation of these propulsion systems. Develop concepts of operation, requirements development, and initial system architectures for advanced concepts. Create integrated propulsion system models for sizing, performance, and analysis using tools such as NPSS propulsion performance models, MATLAB/Simulink, ModelCenter, CAD tools, trajectory analysis tools, Python, C/C++, SysML, and FORTRAN. Evaluate ground test and flight data to determine engine health and conformance to performance requirements.
• 40% - Create, maintain, and use math models of propulsion systems that characterize the thermodynamic, aerodynamic, fluid dynamic, and mechanical operation of these systems. Design and test engine control systems and control logic for liquid rocket and/or air-breathing engines.
• 20% - Contribute technical analyses to anomaly investigation and resolution teams. Provide on-site customer technical support for engine ground test coverage and analyses, and system flight test activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree 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.
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in NPSS propulsion performance models, MATLAB/Simulink, ModelCenter, CAD tools, trajectory analysis tools, Python, C/C++, SysML, and FORTRAN.
• Proficiency in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• 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.
• Experience with System Analysis, including modeling & simulation, performance & operability analysis, engine control operation & design.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

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