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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Lead Systems Engineer - Control Systems Analysis

PropulsionPosted on Nov 9
Full-time$127.5k - $236.5k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of prior systems engineering or analysis experience, or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of such experience, or at least 13 years of prior systems engineering or analysis experience in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 3 years of control systems analysis experience.
  • A bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
  • An active U.S. 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.
  • Experience with propulsion system controls, design, integration, or testing is preferred.
  • Experience in post-test data analysis is preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership competency and strong verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform dynamic modeling and simulation, and design and develop control algorithms for propulsion systems.
  • Model and analyze actuation systems.
  • Model and analyze steady-state and transient performance.
  • Perform modeling and analysis using MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.
  • Support development of rocket propulsion hardware and software requirements, including coordination of internal requirements allocation derivation.
  • Support propulsion system testing by developing test plans and procedures, preparing pre-test predictions, integrating electronic test support equipment, and developing test-related software.
  • Coordinate with avionics and software engineering teams.
  • Analyze test data.
  • Mentor and train early-career team members.
  • Travel 10% for offsite testing.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • An active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Experience working in a classified environment.
  • Expertise with MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, control theory, and propulsion theory.
  • Experience with propulsion system controls, design, integration, or testing.
  • Experience in post-test data analysis.
  • Demonstrated leadership competency and strong verbal and written communication skills.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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