Mk21A Senior Aerospace Material Engineer

BAE Systems

10d•$107,359 - $182,510

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Aerospace Materials Engineer for an exciting opportunity to develop new capabilities for the Sentinel ICBM weapon system. This position will provide aerospace materials expertise support to a large DoD acquisition program. The new ICBM program focuses on designing, developing, producing, and deploying new payload system suites, including reentry vehicles and/or countermeasures, with enhancements in accuracy, lethality, and interoperable operations. This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to shape the development and deployment of our nation’s newest re-entry vehicle—the national security critical backbone of our nuclear deterrent capability. A successful candidate is creative, flexible, and comfortable handling diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities. Job location will be at Hill AFB, Utah. Additional responsibilities include providing weapon system expertise in conducting integrated engineering-level assessments of analysis, production, verification, validation, operation, maintenance, and problem resolution processes as part of the program development cycle and to identify and mitigate design, production, and test deficiencies that could impact successful development. The successful candidate will have a strong background in materials engineering working closely with our team to analyze test results, develop and characterize heat shield materials, and design and optimize ballistic thermal protection systems.

Requirements

B.S. degree in mathematics, engineering, or physics.
At least 7 years of progressive technical experience or 5 years with a Master’s Degree.
Aerospace Material knowledge and associated manufacturing processes.
Experience in aerospace material testing and analysis.
Experience with ICBM Weapon Systems Engineering and/or SysML principles.
Must possess and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

B.S. degree in Aerospace Mechanical and Material Engineering, or related technical field.
At least 5 years of progressive technical experience in aerospace engineering with a focus in aerospace materials and material testing analysis.
Knowledge of heatshield materials, associated processes, and the science behind effective ballistic thermal protection systems (TPS), NARC Rayon, and private industry heatshield materials for multi-platform use.
Able to provide program level review of CDRLs and test results analysis.
Familiarity with test result analysis software utilization.
Familiarity with program management principles, including cost, schedule, and performance assessment.
Excellent cognitive, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, briefing and providing reports to executive-level leaders.
Experience with DoD acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

providing weapon system expertise in conducting integrated engineering-level assessments of analysis, production, verification, validation, operation, maintenance, and problem resolution processes as part of the program development cycle
identify and mitigate design, production, and test deficiencies that could impact successful development
analyze test results
develop and characterize heat shield materials
design and optimize ballistic thermal protection systems

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
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.