About the role

  • Systems Analysis Engineer developing propulsion system designs and performance analyses for defense applications. Collaborating with senior engineers and using advanced modeling tools.

Responsibilities

  • The systems analyst primarily will 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 propulsion systems
  • 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
  • Duties may include evaluation of ground test and flight data to determine engine health and conformance to performance requirements
  • Create, maintain and use math models of propulsion systems
  • Design and test engine control systems and control logic for liquid rocket and/or air-breathing engines
  • Contribute technical analyses to anomaly investigation and resolution teams

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
  • Proficiency in NPSS propulsion performance models, MATLAB/Simulink, ModelCenter, computer aided design (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
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off

Job title

Specialist Engineer, System Analysis

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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