Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Aerospace Engineer for an exciting opportunity developing new capabilities for the Sentinel ICBM weapon system at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah. This position will provide Modeling/Simulation & Engineering support to a large DoD acquisition program.
This new ICBM program will design, develop, produce, and deploy new payload system suites (reentry vehicles and/or countermeasures). The key payload attributes include enhancements in accuracy, lethality, and ICBM Reentry System/Reentry Vehicle (RS/RV) interoperable operations. Program activities will also include the employment of digital acquisitions through the application of digital engineering, agile software development, and open systems architectures.
Responsibilities include
- Provide technical advice to Government leaders and engineers.
- Support requirements development, analysis of alternatives, verification and validation activities, and milestone preparation.
- Prepare/review engineering analysis reports and key acquisition documents, including RFP packages.
- Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program management reviews, certification working groups, and other technical meetings, as required.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering with 12+ years of Aerospace Engineering experience or master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline with 10+ years of Aerospace Engineering experience.
- 6+ years of progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership.
- Familiarity with Cameo and other project languages.
- System level experience with defining projects and implementing integration actions.
- Experience with optimization of validation and verification activities that verify model inputs/outputs.
- Understanding relationship with Modeling, Simulation and Analysis.
- Current Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Understanding and have experience working with the Minuteman III and/or Sentinel programs.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn the DOD acquisitions process as well as other relevant directives, policies, or instructions.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn the DOE 6X acquisition process as well as other relevant directives, policies, or instructions.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn Stockpile to Target Sequence (STS) systems engineering, engage with and brief DOE and LPO senior leadership.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both writing and orally.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
Salary Min $120,000 - $204,000
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120000 - $204000
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. 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. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
