Reentry Flight Test Engineer

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a motivated Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineer to join the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team for an exciting opportunity supporting the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system program. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a talented and highly-skilled FDE team that supports Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) with Operational Test Launch pre-flight mission planning, launch support, post-flight performance and accuracy analysis, and development of accuracy nuclear planning factors. This role offers a unique opportunity to support an active test launch program with a team of subject matter experts. The advancement of technical skills and analysis capabilities are emphasized while producing high-quality products and effectively supporting the government customers. This Flight Test Reentry Vehicle Analysis position will:

• Evaluate ICBM flight test Booster and Reentry Vehicle telemetry data
• Perform Reentry Vehicle Body Dynamics and Arming & Fuzing performance analysis
• Determine the Reentry Vehicle Best Estimate of Trajectory using metric tracking and weather data

This position will also support some of the following additional FDE engineering analysis tasks:

• 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 6DOF flight predictions
• Support Operational Test Launch pre-launch and launch activities
• Provide engineering support to investigate missile flight test anomalies, provide analysis to determine cause, and develop corrective action solutions
• Process Booster and Reentry Vehicle telemetry data
• Perform Missile System performance analysis
• Determine weapon system miss and sub-component misses using the Reentry Vehicle Best Estimate of Trajectory
• 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
• Develop, maintain, and modify software tools to determine vehicle performance and flight accuracy.
• Publish vehicle performance and flight accuracy briefing materials and reports

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering field, Mathematics, or Physics from an ABET accredited program
• 3+ years related experience (2+ years with a Master's degree)
• Technical writing and presentation skills
• Test data analysis experience
• MATLAB experience
• MUST have a Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Reentry Vehicles and/or Reentry Environments experience
• Kalman Filter experience
• Statistics experience
• C, C++, Python, Fortran, Ada programming languages

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75510 - $128340

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 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.