ICBM GN&C Engineer
About the role
BAE Systems is seeking a motivated Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Engineer to join the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team, supporting the United States Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system program.
The FDE team supports the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) by monitoring and assessing the current performance and accuracy of the Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM. Responsibilities include pre-flight mission planning, launch support, post-flight performance and accuracy analysis, and development of accuracy nuclear planning factors. The team also leverages its expertise to support assessment efforts for the upcoming Sentinel ICBM.
This role offers a unique opportunity to participate in an active test launch program alongside a team of subject matter experts. The position is located at Hill AFB, Utah. Due to work within a classified environment, this role is not conducive to teleworking or remote schedules.
Responsibilities
- Implement and utilize Kalman filter or linear covariance methods for IMU error assessment using physics models in tandem with IMU and GPS data.
- Perform analysis of sensor data before and after a test flight to verify nominal behavior and identify anomalous behavior.
- Understand ground and flight algorithms that define how the missile uses its GN&C system.
- Produce inertial trajectories using sensor data to reconstruct the flight path of the missile.
- Develop, maintain, and modify software tools to determine IMU performance and flight accuracy.
- Publish and present IMU performance and accuracy data through briefings and reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- 7+ years of experience in GN&C, engineering, applied mathematics, data analytics, or other relevant Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) work (5+ years with a Master's degree).
- Understanding of GN&C algorithms, data analysis, fundamental sources of error, and coordinate frame transformations.
- Proficiency with MATLAB for complex tool development, data analysis, and visualization of results.
- Technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with C++, C, Python, Fortran, and Ada programming languages.
- Understanding of IMU hardware, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and platforms, including sensor physics, measured data types, error models, and failure modes.
- Experience with developing and implementing state estimation tools (linear covariance, least-squares, Kalman filtering/smoothing).
- Familiarity with Global Positioning System (GPS) and GPS measurement processing.
- Experience with 6 Degree of Freedom simulations.
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $120,874 – $205,486. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as 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.
- A 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program and a legal plan.
- Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.