ICBM GN&C Engineer

BAE Systems

1d•$120,874 - $205,486•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is looking for a motivated Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Engineer 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 (MMIII) 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. The position involves a wide variety of work ranging from pre-launch planning operations to post-launch data analysis. A successful candidate will work independently and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop expertise on the MMIII Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This GN&C Engineer will: Implement and utilize Kalman filter or linear covariance methods for IMU error assessment using physics models in tandem with IMU and GPS data. Perform analysis of sensor data before and after a test flight to verify nominal behavior and identify anomalous behavior. Understand ground and flight algorithms that define how the missile uses its GN&C system. Produce inertial trajectories using sensor data to reconstruct the flight path of the missile. Develop, maintain, and modify software tools to determine IMU performance and flight accuracy. Publish and present IMU performance and accuracy data through briefings and reports. The position is located at Hill AFB, Utah. Due to work within a classified environment, this role is not conducive to teleworking or remote schedules. Position level will be based on candidate experience and qualifications. Why BAE Systems? BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The 800+ 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
8+ years experience in GN&C, engineering, applied mathematics, data analytics, or other relevant Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) work (6+ years with a Master's degree).
Understanding of GN&C algorithms, data analysis, fundamental sources of error, and coordinate frame transformations.
Proficiency with MATLAB for complex tool development, data analysis, and visualization of results.
Technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with C++, C, Python, Fortran, and Ada programming languages.
Understanding of IMU hardware, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and platforms. This includes sensor physics, measured data types, error models, and failure modes.
Experience with developing and implementing state estimation tools (linear covariance, least-squares, Kalman filtering/smoothing).
Familiarity with Global Positioning System (GPS) and GPS measurement processing.
Experience with 6 Degree of Freedom simulations.

Responsibilities

Implement and utilize Kalman filter or linear covariance methods for IMU error assessment using physics models in tandem with IMU and GPS data.
Perform analysis of sensor data before and after a test flight to verify nominal behavior and identify anomalous behavior.
Understand ground and flight algorithms that define how the missile uses its GN&C system.
Produce inertial trajectories using sensor data to reconstruct the flight path of the missile.
Develop, maintain, and modify software tools to determine IMU performance and flight accuracy.
Publish and present IMU performance and accuracy data through briefings and reports.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards