Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce, and manage engineering solutions for product control and control system technology needs. Apply control theory and mathematical modeling to design and control systems with desired behaviors. Includes operability, setting of boundaries, cycle optimization, control logic, control related software, sensors, hardware and software algorithms, and feedback to control the performance of devices, subsystems and systems.
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how one area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience related to Aircraft Engine Controls Systems and Software development.
• Due to the nature of our projects a US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to secure and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
• Relevant experience developing Engine Controls logic utilizing Matlab/Simulink environment and related toolset.
• Relevant experience coaching & mentoring lesser experienced engineers to develop Engine Controls logic.
• Relevant experience documenting Controls System logic and software development processes.
• Experience in effectively interfacing with suppliers to ensure compliance with relevant requirements.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with NPSS Simulation tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a structured team environment.
• Passion to develop Aircraft Engine Controls methodologies including hardware & software (OS/AS) integration, requirements development and documentation, logic design, development and validation, and providing support for the product software release process.
• Intrigued to work in an environment and on projects that cant necessarily be shared with others.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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