Support ICBM flight test program: mission planning, pre/post-launch analysis, telemetry and IMU data processing, 6 DoF and vehicle dynamics modeling, accuracy estimation, anomaly investigation, tool development, and reporting.
Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a motivated Senior Flight Test Engineer/Analyst to join the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team for an exciting opportunity supporting the United States Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system program.
What is FDE?
The FDE team supports Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to monitor and assess the current performance and accuracy of the Minuteman III ICBM. The team supports Operational Test Launch activities such as pre-flight mission planning, launch support, post-flight performance and accuracy analysis, and development of accuracy nuclear planning factors. The team also leverages its expertise to support assessment efforts for the upcoming Sentinel ICBM. This role offers a unique opportunity to support and participate in an active test launch program with a team of subject matter experts.
This position will directly support some of the following FDE tasks:
Why BAE Systems? BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The 1200+ BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are closely aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. We support the Center in sustaining the existing LGM-30G Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquiring its replacement, the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system. We are a uniquely-valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers. BAE Systems has earned accolades as a "Top Workplace" in Utah based on employee feedback for five consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We strive very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!
Why Utah? You've got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, an eclectic culture and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoor pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and will host the upcoming 2034 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more, Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including multiple professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for exceptional, cutting-edge medical care with people traveling from across the region for a range of nationally renowned specialty care centers and doctors. The Salt Lake International Airport is expanding and offers easy, direct access to just about anywhere you want to fly.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
BAE Systems is looking for a motivated Senior Flight Test Engineer/Analyst to join the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team for an exciting opportunity supporting the United States Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system program.
What is FDE?
The FDE team supports Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to monitor and assess the current performance and accuracy of the Minuteman III ICBM. The team supports Operational Test Launch activities such as pre-flight mission planning, launch support, post-flight performance and accuracy analysis, and development of accuracy nuclear planning factors. The team also leverages its expertise to support assessment efforts for the upcoming Sentinel ICBM. This role offers a unique opportunity to support and participate in an active test launch program with a team of subject matter experts.
This position will directly support some of the following FDE tasks:
- Support Operational Test Launch pre-launch and launch activities.
- Perform pre-flight mission planning tasks that include defining test objectives and range sensor requirements, targeting the mission, analyzing hazards and range safety constraints, and producing 6 DoF flight predictions.
- Process Booster and Reentry Vehicle telemetry data.
- Perform Missile System, Reentry Vehicle Body Dynamics, and Arming & Fuzing performance analysis.
- Determine the Reentry Vehicle Best Estimate of Trajectory using metric tracking and weather data and use the Best Estimate of Trajectory to determine weapon system miss and all sub-component misses.
- Perform Inertial Measurement Unit accuracy analysis using GPS/telemetry data to estimate guidance and control contribution to weapon system miss.
- Develop engineering estimates of accuracy, maintain physics-based engineering models, and perform statistical analysis.
- Provide engineering support to investigate missile flight test anomalies, provide analysis to determine cause, and develop corrective action solutions.
- Develop, maintain, and modify software tools to determine vehicle performance and flight accuracy.
- Publish vehicle performance and flight accuracy briefing materials and reports.
Why BAE Systems? BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The 1200+ BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are closely aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. We support the Center in sustaining the existing LGM-30G Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquiring its replacement, the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system. We are a uniquely-valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers. BAE Systems has earned accolades as a "Top Workplace" in Utah based on employee feedback for five consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We strive very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!
Why Utah? You've got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, an eclectic culture and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoor pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and will host the upcoming 2034 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more, Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including multiple professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for exceptional, cutting-edge medical care with people traveling from across the region for a range of nationally renowned specialty care centers and doctors. The Salt Lake International Airport is expanding and offers easy, direct access to just about anywhere you want to fly.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
- 7+ years related experience (5+ years with a Master's degree).
- Proficiency with MATLAB for complex tool development, data analysis, and visualization of results.
- Technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with C, C++, and Python programming languages.
- Experience with 6 DoF simulations.
- Project management experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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