Principal Software Engineer (MS&A)

BAE Systems•Hill AFB, UT

2d•$120,874 - $205,486•Onsite

About The Position

Our Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) team provides the critical digital architecture needed to modernize the U.S. ICBM weapon system. As a Senior MS&A Developer Engineer, you will embark on a long-term career dedicated to the Sentinel program, ensuring the next generation of ballistic missiles is safe, accurate, and effective. In this job, you will lead the development of high-fidelity simulation tools that predict flight performance and validate vehicle design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Software Engineering or Computer Science
12+ years of industry experience (10 years with a graduate degree).
Understanding of agile software development practices and procedures.
Developer level proficiency with configuration management tools such as Git.
Developer level proficiency with coding languages such as C++ and Python.
Current US DoD/DoW Secret Security Clearance.
The ability to achieve and maintain a US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

12 years of progressive experience in systems design, integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes.
U.S. Citizenship with an active US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance granted within the last 5 years.
Experience with Department of Defense projects, DoD Acquisition Lifecycle, and/or ICBM weapon system.
Experience with 6 degree-of freedom simulations.
Model development of rocket or missile systems
Experience with optimization algorithms and analyzing large data sets.

Responsibilities

Designing, coding, and testing advanced rocket and missile dynamics simulations to evaluate flight performance.
Applying advanced engineering theories to ensure MS&A tools are accurate, complete, and based on sound physical principles.
Partnering with developers and engineers to evaluate solid rocket motors, guidance equipment, and propulsion systems.
Translating complex simulation data into technical briefings and reports for the System Program Office.