Specialist Engineer, System Analysis

Specialist Engineer, System Analysis – L3

Harris Technologies (Job Code: 30894)

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Schedule: 9/80 – Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent passionate about what they do. Our employees share a dedication to our customers’ mission and professional growth, and we provide an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. The company’s culture is built on unwavering focus on values, dedication to communities, and commitment to excellence.

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Harris Technologies is a trusted disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains to support national security.

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Harris – Aerojet Rocketdyne’s Defense Hypersonics Systems Analysis (SA WPB) department in West Palm Beach is an integral part of the Defense Systems Engineering discipline. The Defense WPB SA department supports hypersonic and high‑speed air‑breathing propulsion research, experimentation, and development of multiple configurations for multiple prime contractors, primarily for the Rocket Shop business area. The position is full‑time and reports to the Manager of Systems Engineering, Analysis and Verification.

The Systems Analysis Engineer will work with senior engineers within Systems Analysis Engineering to conduct cycle and engine matching analyses, analyze engine data to develop an understanding of component‑level performance and its relationship to overall engine performance, and perform these analyses for both steady‑state and transient engine operating modes. Using test data, the engineer will 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.

• 40% – Perform advanced concept thermodynamic design of air‑breathing engines to define propulsion cycles that meet functional vehicle requirements; conduct performance analyses and evaluate steady state and transient operation of propulsion systems; develop and use conceptual/preliminary designs, trade studies, and system architectures for advanced concepts. Use integrated propulsion system models for sizing, performance, and analysis, including NPSS, MATLAB/Simulink, Model Center, CAD tools, trajectory analysis tools, Python, C/C++, SysML, and FORTRAN.
• 40% – Create, maintain, and use mathematical models of propulsion systems that characterize thermodynamic, aerodynamic, fluid dynamic, and mechanical operation. 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, analyses, and system flight test activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%.

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years of relevant experience; graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in NPSS, MATLAB/Simulink, Model Center, 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.

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