Specialist Engineer, System Analysis

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Specialist Engineer, System Analysis

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West Palm Beach, FL

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

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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.

Defense SA 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. 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.

The engineer will perform these analyses for both steady‑state and transient engine operating modes, use test data to validate and update system simulations as required, and 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 these propulsion systems, including development of conceptual/preliminary designs and trade studies of significant, complex, innovative and advanced propulsion and technology 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 including NPSS propulsion performance models, MATLAB/Simulink, Model Center, 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in NPSS propulsion performance models, 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…