Eng Sr Prin - Test

BAE Systems
Hill Air Force Base, UT, United States
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Data Analysis C++ (Programming Language) Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Software Tools Software Engineering SDET

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:

  • 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 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. #ASFS Salary Max Point 205486 Clearance Level - Must be able to obtain for position Top Secret Shift 1st Shift Union Job None Business Area Air and Space Force Solutions, Celtic Bank is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) QA Engineer to help build secure, reliable, and scalable banking technology. As a Software Developmen…

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Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
  • 8+ years related experience (6+ 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., * Experience with C, C++, and Python programming languages.
  • Experience with 6 DoF simulations.
  • Project management experience.

Benefits & conditions

Salary Min Point 120874 Travel Percentage 10% U.S. Person Required Yes Typical Education and Experience Typically a Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience Job Category Engineering & Technology U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

About the company

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 ā€œTop Workplaceā€ 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!, TST_BAE Systems Tech Sols&Svcs Inc Postal Code 84056 Regular or Temporary Regular Posting Requirements Internal/External Department 0CABB0_Minuteman III Programs About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. 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. Job Family Testing Eng

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