Flight Test Engineer/Analyst

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Flight Test Engineer/Analyst to join the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team supporting the United States Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system program. The FDE team monitors and assesses the performance and accuracy of the Minuteman III ICBM for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), supports Operational Test Launch activities (pre‑flight mission planning, launch support, post‑flight performance and accuracy analysis, and development of accuracy nuclear planning factors), and contributes to assessment efforts for the upcoming Sentinel ICBM. The role is located at Hill AFB, Utah and requires US citizenship and a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Operational Test Launch pre-launch and launch activities.
• Perform pre-flight mission planning tasks that include defining test objectives and range sensor requirements, targeting the mission, analyzing hazards and range safety constraints, and producing 6DoF 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 the Best Estimate of Trajectory 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, provide analysis to determine cause, 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.

Requirements

• US citizenship
• DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Located at Hill AFB, Utah

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering
• 3+ years related experience (2+ years with a Master's degree)
• MATLAB data analysis experience
• Technical writing, presentation, and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with C, C++, and Python programming languages

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program (monetary or non‑monetary awards)
• Other incentives based on position level or job specifics

Pay

Full‑time salary range: $88,189 – $149,922. Individual salaries are determined by business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.