Flight Test Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems•Hill AFB, UT

7d•$59,023 - $100,339•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a motivated Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer to join the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team, supporting the United States Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system program. The FDE team monitors and assesses the current performance and accuracy of the Minuteman III ICBM for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). This role involves supporting Operational Test Launch activities, including pre-flight mission planning, launch support, post-flight performance and accuracy analysis, and the development of accuracy nuclear planning factors. The team also supports assessment efforts for the upcoming Sentinel ICBM. This position offers a unique opportunity to support and participate in an active test launch program with a team of subject matter experts.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
0-2 years related experience.
US citizenship status is required.

Nice To Haves

DoW Secret Security Clearance.
MATLAB data analysis experience.
Technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Experience with C, C++, and Python programming languages.

Responsibilities

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 6DoF 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.