Flight Test Engineer/Analyst

About the role

The Flight Test Engineer/Analyst will support the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team for the United States Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system program. The team monitors and assesses the performance and accuracy of the Minuteman III ICBM and supports operational test launches.

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.
• Determine 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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922.
• Employee Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; legal plan; employee assistance program; discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance; recognition program; and other incentives.

Pay Information

• Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922.

Qualifications

• US citizenship status and DoD Secret Security Clearance are required.

Why BAE Systems?

• Exceptional, mission-focused culture.
• Closely aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.
• Supports the Center in sustaining the existing LGM-30G Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquiring its replacement, the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system.
• Uniquely-valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers.
• Awarded as a “Top Workplace” in Utah for five consecutive years.

Why Utah?

• Amazing state with diverse geography, an eclectic culture, and an exceptional quality of life.
• Located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains.
• Offers a vast range of outdoor pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and skiing.
• Home to five National Parks and easy access to two more, Grand Teton and Yellowstone.
• Utah is a western states hub for exceptional, cutting-edge medical care.
• Easy access to Salt Lake International Airport.