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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Eng Sr Prin - Test - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Hill Air Force Base, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Tools, Software Engineering, SDET - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us89974b777ddca4e41dd633f5a23cf609/eaa ## About the Role * 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. ## 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. 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