Senior Reaction Controls Engineer

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Implement models, algorithms, and continuous-integration (MIL, SIL, PIL) tests in C++
• Develop novel fuel, air, compression ratio, and cooling automation and control strategies to improve performance, reliability, and expand the capabilities of the generator to address customer needs
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments using Python on virtual or real generators to realize the impact of your work on real generators
• Collaborate with other controls engineers on designs and architectures
• Debug sensors, actuators, and subsystems for noise and disturbances and assist in calibration, verification, and validation. Communicate algorithms with block-diagrams, pseudo-code, code, etc.
• Analyze complex thermodynamic-mechatronic systems with experimental data and create representative plant models
• Support reliability and manufacturing testing of systems under control
• Analyze data to assess performance capabilities and inform requirements and design decisions
• Support fleet generator operation to enhance reliability and performance

Qualifications

• Driven and self-directed enthusiastic contributor
• Excellent communicator with demonstrated collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Multiple years of experience designing, implementing, and testing algorithms in thermodynamic machines - experience with engines is a plus
• BS + 5 years relevant experience, MS + 3 years, or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related degree