Senior Flight Test Engineer/Analyst

BAE Systems•Hill AFB, UT

4d•$120,874 - $205,486•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer/Analyst to support the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team and the United States Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile weapon system program. FDE supports the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and Air Force Global Strike Command in monitoring and assessing the performance and accuracy of the Minuteman III ICBM, and supports assessment efforts for the upcoming Sentinel ICBM. The role supports operational test launches, including pre-flight planning, launch support, post-flight analysis, and development of accuracy nuclear planning factors. The position is located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The engineer/analyst will contribute to test launch planning and execution, analyze telemetry and flight performance, develop and maintain engineering models and software tools, investigate anomalies, and prepare briefings and reports. The role offers the opportunity to participate in an active test launch program alongside subject matter experts. BAE Systems describes its Hill Air Force Base team as a mission partner supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in sustaining the Minuteman III and acquiring the Sentinel weapon system. The company also highlights its mission-focused culture and work-life balance. The posted full-time salary range is $120,874–$205,486, with individual compensation depending on factors including qualifications and market conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
At least 7 years of related experience, or at least 5 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 six-degree-of-freedom simulations.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Support operational test launch pre-launch and launch activities.
Perform pre-flight mission planning, including defining test objectives and range sensor requirements, targeting missions, analyzing hazards and range safety constraints, and producing six-degree-of-freedom flight predictions.
Process Booster and Reentry Vehicle telemetry data.
Analyze Missile System, Reentry Vehicle Body Dynamics, and Arming & Fuzing performance.
Determine the Reentry Vehicle Best Estimate of Trajectory using metric tracking and weather data, and use it to determine weapon system and sub-component misses.
Perform Inertial Measurement Unit accuracy analysis using GPS and telemetry data to estimate guidance and control contributions to weapon system miss.
Develop engineering estimates of accuracy, maintain physics-based engineering models, and perform statistical analysis.
Investigate missile flight test anomalies, analyze their 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.