Senior Control Systems Engineer (Space Systems)

Senior Control Systems Engineer (Space Systems)

Location: Parsippany, NJ

Overview

The Senior Control Systems Engineer is responsible for systems engineering work products such as systems engineering management plan, system architecture, requirement management, control system analysis and simulation models, and documents. The work products will be produced and maintained in a reasonable time frame in accordance with budgeted hours and schedule. The engineer shall promptly alert management in the event the engineer predicts a budget or schedule overrun. Continuous team improvement to increase work efficiency and work product accuracy is required by the engineer, including mentoring and training of others. The engineer shall enlist the help of other disciplines and departments, when necessary, such as program management, production, supply chain, quality, and finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and perform control system simulations in MATLAB on motor-operated valves, valve systems/manifolds, solenoid valve response times, etc.
• Perform and complete SDRLs and other documents related to system modeling, plans, and other related systems engineering deliverables.
• Ensure accuracy of engineering SDRLs.
• Communicate technical and schedule problems, in a timely manner, to Engineering Manager/Director, Contracts Administrator, and Program Manager when applicable.
• Manage all duties according to company and industry standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience with Matlab Simulink modeling and simulation.
• Actuation and/or motor-operated systems modeling & simulation experience.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, software, or applicable systems engineering.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as outside agents, including but not limited to vendors, suppliers, customers, and potential job candidates.
• Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Brushless DC motor experience is a plus.
• Knowledge in electromechanical systems design is preferred.

Work Environment

• During work, the employee is frequently exposed to manufacturing/machine shop environment conditions such as fluids, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise, and vibration.
• The job involves both professional office and manufacturing/machine shop environments; standard office equipment and appropriate personal protective equipment are used.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to see, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and moving about the facility.
• May be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Some filing work requires lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Employment is conditioned upon production of such proof of citizenship and/or any required export license to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and government contracts.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.