Specialist, Systems Engineer Control Analyst /GNC at L3Harris
Huntsville, AL
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Aug 7, 2026
Huntsville, AL
Sep 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A controls and systems engineering role within L3Harris's Models, Simulations, and Controls department, supporting advanced missile propulsion development programs in Huntsville, AL. The position centers on designing and analyzing control algorithms for solid rocket motor throttling systems, building dynamic models and simulations, and developing engineering tools — working across propulsion, avionics, software, and test engineering teams. Suited to engineers with a background in control systems, GNC, or propulsion system analysis.
Mid level · 4+ years · Huntsville, AL · Secret clearance · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $123,099 (middle half $94,422–$145,807).
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SOC classification is uncertain: this role is primarily a control systems / aerospace systems engineering position (modeling, simulation, algorithm design) rather than a pure software development or IT occupation. 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the closest available code; 15-1252 (Software Developers) is noted as an alternative given the emphasis on developing engineering tools in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.
The degree requirement is effectively 'None' because the JD explicitly accepts 8 years of experience in lieu of any degree.
A US Secret Security Clearance is listed as required to obtain (ability to obtain), while an active Secret clearance is listed as preferred — the hard gate is the ability to obtain one.
MATLAB and Simulink appear in the Essential Functions (hard-gate section) as tools the candidate must develop and use; C/C++ also appears there. Python and standalone C++ appear only in the Preferred Additional Skills section.
The minimum experience requirement is 4 years with a Bachelor's degree, 6 years with a graduate degree, or 8 years with no degree — 4 years is used as the overall years minimum reflecting the lowest stated threshold.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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