ICBM Futures - Sr Test Capabilities Systems Engineer

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Hill Air Force Base, UT, USA
Hybrid
133K-227K Annually
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) and other aerospace system development, acquisition, operations, and sustainment efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to support the US Air and Space Forces' acquisition and integration of next-generation technologies and capabilities.
This systems engineer will work with a highly skilled team providing engineering support for ICBM test capabilities, integrating efforts across the ICBM enterprise and other DoD customers and stakeholders.
The candidate will operate in an organizational culture that develops and challenges employees to achieve high performance in a fast-paced, high-morale workplace using streamlined management policies and procedures. It is a challenging and rewarding position with growth opportunity, backed by, and integrated with the broad technology-related capabilities of BAE Systems, Inc. as one of the top 10 DoD contractors. You will provide contributions that will shape the development and deployment of the US Air Force's next generation ICBM and support similar efforts to integrate aerospace systems engineering, integration, and test capabilities with US Space Force and others within BAE Systems' broad DoD customer base.
Why BAE Systems? BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are predominantly aligned to the ICBM Systems Directorate, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. We support the directorate in sustaining the existing LGM-30 Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquiring its replacement, the Sentinel ICBM. We are a uniquely valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence and innovative solutions to the Government. BAE Systems has earned accolades as a "Top Workplace" in Utah based on employee feedback for seven consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!
Why Utah? You've got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, an eclectic culture, and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, and will do so again in 2032. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and, famously, the first National Park in the world, Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including multiple professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for exceptional, cutting-edge medical care with people traveling from across the region for a range of nationally renowned specialty care centers and doctors. The Salt Lake International Airport is expanding and offers easy, direct access to just about anywhere you want to fly.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team within a large defense company with an extraordinary, positive culture and mission focus. In this position, you will provide direct support to a national security-critical weapon system through engineering development, implementation, functionality and reliability of test activities. You will help shape the quality and performance of engineering and technical products from several hundred personnel supporting the Government, and you will help educate and equip the Government to acquire, operate, and maintain an entire weapon system-of-systems. You will become a trusted mission partner to innovative, digital engineering-driven Air and Space Force organizations that are responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, and sustaining the world's safest, most secure, and effective land-based nuclear deterrent and other national security capabilities. Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.
The Role
BAE is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Futures Division. You will be part of a tight-knit team charged with supporting the development and acquisition of ICBM Test Capabilities projects to include test systems and delivery supporting hardware development, experimental flight test, advanced materials, and future technology insertion for ICBM weapon systems. Specifically, you will directly support the Test Capabilities Branch Program Manager in ground and flight test capabilities, design and implementation of new high-level test capabilities, and nuclear hardness and survivability testing for the existing and next generation ICBM. You will work with the government customer, University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) and test facilities in the review and assessment of test planning, design, and documentation to meet fielding requirements and timelines.
Who You Are
An experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to contribute in a fast-paced environment. You must possess high energy and be comfortable working with changing priorities. A sample of traits required:
  • You are a collaborator, love working with a team, and give/receive input effectively
  • You constantly ask questions and love learning
  • You are customer-oriented and always try to anticipate customer needs and work to exceed expectations
  • You accept the customer may not always choose the course of action you provide
  • You are detail-oriented and live for deep dives
  • You are team-oriented and are more interested in getting the job done right than who gets the credit

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS/MS Eng., Computer Science, Software, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • 7 yrs (5 yrs with MS degree) of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes.
  • 2 yrs experience leading system design, integration, and analytical efforts
  • At least 3 years progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a background investigation completed <6 years prior to hiring

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • ICBM maintenance, training systems, or operations experience
  • ICBM Acquisitions experience
  • Professional Engineering License
  • Systems Engineering experience and/or Certification
  • Project Management Professional Certification
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
  • Agile, Earned Value Management, Control Account Management
  • USAF Nuclear topic education
  • Engineering/Agile tools: Cameo, MATLAB, DOORS, JIRA, Confluence
  • Classified government IT systems
  • Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $133333 - $226667
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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