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# Principal Systems Engineer (propulsion control system and Aerospace is must) -210168

- **Company:** GDKN Corporation
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $187,200.0 - $193,440.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, DO-178B
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6a5157afabc0814b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Customer communication?, * Experience working Aerospace, Engines and Power Systems

 * Very strong background in propulsion control system components

 * Very strong background in propulsion control system requirements

 * The Propulsion Engine Control Systems Group is seeking a technical leader who is passionate about ensuring that current and developing engine control systems meet the evolving needs of our customers.

 * As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will have a direct impact on the development and integration of engine control systems across our portfolio of propulsion gas turbine engines.

 * You will serve as a technical focal point for internal stakeholders, a mentor to less experienced engineers, and a consultant to leadership on technical matters.

 * Preferred candidates will have previous engine control system development experience, especially for gas turbines or internal combustion engine applications, with customer interface experience preferred.

 * Additionally, working knowledge of control systems, control system accessory components, and/or previous experience with project engineering aspects of a program is desirable., * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics

 * Bachelor's degree in engineering

 * Minimum 10 years professional engineering experience

WE VALUE

 * Background in Engine Propulsion and specifically engine controls and requirements development

 * Working knowledge of gas turbine engines

 * Working knowledge of ARP4754A and DO-178C development processes

 * Working knowledge of the product development lifecycle

 * A track record of life-long learning and development

 * The ability to quickly analyze and apply new information and concepts

 * Experience leadership in diverse and global teams

 * Professional qualities of self-motivation, the ability to work with little supervision, and initiative to get things done

 * The ability to manage a variety of complicated tasks, situations, and people

 * The courage to make autonomous decisions using professional engineering judgement

 * Individuals who are self-motivated, able to work with little supervision, and who consistently take the initiative to get things done

 * Ability to adapt dictated by project changes

 * Multi-tasking and the ability to manage a variety of complicated tasks and people

## Description

* Disciplined requirements-based engineering of the engine control system requirements, including:

 * Requirements analysis

 * Requirements decomposition

 * Requirements validation and verification

 * Change management

 * Technical leadership and contributions to:

 * System requirement development

 * Engine control system and component requirement development

 * Engine control hardware component design

 * Effective coordination and communication with:

 * Multi-disciplinary design and systems engineering teams

 * Chief engineers, fellows, industry experts

 * Project management organizations

 * Internal and external customers

 * Strategic re-use of requirements and features across multiple programs

 * Continuous improvement in development cost and time efficiency

 * Technical mentorship of developing engineers

 * Field Issue troubleshooting and support

 * Project coordination and supplier technical oversight

 * Program planning, adherence to Agile development processes


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