Eng Sr Prin - Test

BAE Systems•Hill AFB, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a motivated Senior Flight Test Engineer/Analyst to join the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team. This role supports the United States Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system program, specifically focusing on monitoring and assessing the current performance and accuracy of the Minuteman III ICBM. The FDE team supports the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) by participating in Operational Test Launch activities. This includes pre-flight mission planning, launch support, post-flight performance and accuracy analysis, and the development of accuracy nuclear planning factors. The team also contributes expertise to assessment efforts for the upcoming Sentinel ICBM. This position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in an active test launch program alongside subject matter experts.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
8+ years related experience (6+ years with a Master's degree).
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++, and Python programming languages.
Experience with 6 DoF simulations.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Support Operational Test Launch pre-launch and launch activities.
Perform pre-flight mission planning tasks, including defining test objectives and range sensor requirements, targeting the mission, analyzing hazards and range safety constraints, and producing 6 DoF 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 this 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, determine causes, 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.