Associate Engineer, Systems Engineering (West Palm Beach, FL)

Join our team as an entry level Systems Operability & Analysis Associate Engineer. This position will be located at our West Palm Beach, FL office.

The Systems Operability & Analysis Engineer will work with senior engineers within Systems Analysis Engineering to conduct cycle and engine matching analyses to 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. The engineer will use test data to 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. This individual will mentor under the senior engineers to develop the necessary design skills required to analyze and create system designs and will utilize analysis configuration control principles to document results and conclusions.

40% – The systems analyst primarily will perform advanced concept thermodynamic design of liquid rocket engines and/or air-breathing engines to define propulsion cycles that meet functional vehicle requirements. During the development activities of these propulsion systems the systems analyst will primarily conduct performance analyses and evaluate the steady state and transient operation of these propulsion systems. Duties may include evaluation of ground test and flight data to determine engine health and conformance to performance requirements.

40% – Duties will include creating, maintaining and using math models of propulsion systems which characterize the thermodynamic, aerodynamic, fluid dynamic and mechanical operation of these systems. Alternatively, duties will include designing and testing engine control systems and control logic for liquid rocket and/or air-breathing engines.

10% – Propulsion development activities include contributing technical analyses to anomaly investigation and resolution teams.

10% – As required, provide on-site customer technical support for vehicle preparation, launch and post-flight activities.

Requires a Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. High academic achievement is preferred (GPA 3.2 or higher).

Experience/Qualifications:

The candidate should have a background in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, numerical methods, and control systems theory.

The candidate should have demonstrated skills in writing engineering analyses in various programming languages (FORTRAN, C, Matlab/Simulink, NPSS, etc.) and software development environments.

The candidate should have demonstrated skills in design and development of control system architectures and control logic and the bench verification testing of control designs.

Good written and oral communication skills are required.

Candidate must be self-motivated, maintain attention to detail, and have good interpersonal skills to work effectively in team environments.

Schedule flexibility to provide test support or flight support outside of normal office hours is required.

10% travel required.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.