Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Systems Engineer- Control Systems Analysis

Level 3 Communications, Inc$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of experience in Control Systems Analysis, or a Graduate Degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years of experience without a degree.
  • Expertise in Matlab/Simulink and C/C++.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.
  • Experience in propulsion system controls, design, integration, and testing.
  • Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Model and analyze propulsion systems with a focus on dynamic behavior.
  • Develop control algorithms for propulsion technologies.
  • Analyze system performance under various operational conditions.
  • Support software and hardware requirements development for propulsion systems.
  • Coordinate system testing including test plan preparation and data analysis.
  • Mentor and train junior engineers on control systems methodologies.
  • Collaborate with avionics engineering teams to ensure cohesive system integration.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule providing every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity for professional growth through mentorship.
  • Work on innovative propulsion technology development programs.
  • Engage in hands-on testing and systems analysis.
  • Contribute to national defense and aerospace advancements.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Control Systems Analysis (Systems Engineer)

Job Code: 37880

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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

Job Description:

The Missile Solutions Missile Propulsion sector is seeking an experienced Control Systems Analysis Engineer to join our Systems Engineering organization. This engineering role primarily involves modeling and analysis of multiple ongoing and future controllable solid propulsion / throttling solid rocket technology development programs.

Essential Functions:

  • Dynamic modeling and simulation, control algorithm design and development of propulsion systems.
  • Actuation system modeling and analysis.
  • Steady state and transient performance modeling and analysis.
  • Modeling and analysis in Matlab/Simulink and C/C++.
  • Support development of rocket propulsion hardware and software requirements, including coordination of derivation of internal requirements allocation.
  • Support propulsion system testing, including test plan and test procedure development, pre-test predictions, integration of electronic test support equipment, and development of test-related software.
  • Support coordination with avionics and software engineering.
  • Perform test data analysis.
  • Mentoring and Training of early career team members.
  • Travel: 10% - Offsite testing as, required.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior Control Systems Analysis experience; or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior Control Systems Analysis experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior Control Systems Analysis experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Bachelors' Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related technical discipline is preferred.
  • Active US Secret Security Clearance is preferred.
  • Experience working in a classified environment is desired.
  • Expertise with Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, control theory, and propulsion theory is highly desired.
  • Propulsion system experience (propulsion system controls, design, integration, testing).
  • Experience in post-test data analysis.
  • Demonstrated leadership competency and solid communication skills, in both verbal and written.

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