Flight Test Engineering Analyst/Manager

BAE Systems is seeking a motivated Flight Test Engineering Manager to join the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team, supporting the United States Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system program.

About the role

The FDE team supports the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) by monitoring and assessing the performance and accuracy of the Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM. Responsibilities include pre-flight mission planning, launch support, post-flight performance and accuracy analysis, and developing accuracy nuclear planning factors. The team also supports assessment efforts for the upcoming Sentinel ICBM. This role offers a unique opportunity to participate in an active test launch program alongside subject matter experts.

The position is located at Hill AFB, Utah. U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret Security Clearance are required. Due to the classified nature of the work, this role does not support teleworking or remote schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of junior engineers, including establishing individual goals, providing timesheet oversight, and delivering performance feedback.
• Perform or supervise FDE technical tasks supporting operational test launch activities, such as:
  • Pre-flight mission planning, including defining test objectives, range sensor requirements, targeting, hazard analysis, range safety constraints, and producing 6DOF flight predictions.
  • Processing Booster and Reentry Vehicle telemetry data.
  • Analyzing Missile System, Reentry Vehicle Body Dynamics, and Arming & Fuzing performance.
  • Determining the Reentry Vehicle Best Estimate of Trajectory using metric tracking and weather data, and calculating weapon system miss and sub-component misses.
  • Performing Inertial Measurement Unit accuracy analysis using GPS/telemetry data to estimate guidance and control contributions to weapon system miss.
  • Developing engineering estimates of accuracy, maintaining physics-based models, and performing statistical analysis.
  • Investigating missile flight test anomalies, determining root causes, and developing corrective actions.
  • Developing, maintaining, and modifying software tools for vehicle performance and flight accuracy analysis.
  • Publishing vehicle performance and flight accuracy briefing materials and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• 7+ years of related experience (5+ years with a Master's degree).
• MATLAB data analysis experience.
• Project management experience.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C, C++, and Python programming languages.
• ICBM and/or flight test experience.
• People management experience.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $120,874 – $205,486. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability, life, and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other leave programs (e.g., paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal/state sick leave).
• Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Additional incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.