Payloads Safety and Reliability Engineer

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Hill Air Force Base, UT, USA
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136K-231K Annually
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Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Provide technical leadership and customer support for Sentinel payload safety, surety, cybersecurity, and reliability. Monitor and mitigate technical risks, support warhead integration with Reentry Vehicle and Sentinel programs, prepare briefings for Air Force leadership, and manage meeting agendas, minutes, and action items for the LPO team and government stakeholders.
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Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team that solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges. For the eighth consecutive year, BAE Systems was named among the Salt Lake Tribune's "Top Workplaces" by our employees, 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!
BAE Systems is looking for a Sentinel Payloads Safety and Reliability Engineer that is responsible for customer support to the Air Force/Government personnel on the Lead Project Officer (LPO) team as they work with the Sentinel program office and the National Nuclear Security Agency. The position requires leadership and technical/engineering support to warhead development activities and integration efforts to the Reentry Vehicle and Sentinel programs. Areas of responsibility may include monitoring for and mitigation of issues affecting the safety, surety, cybersecurity, or reliability of the weapon. Identification of program and technical risks or management of risk mitigation efforts may be required. Development of detailed briefings for Air Force leadership reporting on the Safety, Surety, Cybersecurity & Reliability Sub-Group status. Able to provide meeting support through (1) meeting minutes and action items (2) Develop and coordinate technical and programmatic agendas for meetings and collect, track and follow-up actions for the customer.
Why Utah? You've got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, a unique 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, mountain biking, and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for world-class, cutting-edge medical and health care.
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status. This position is only located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, due to the special-access classified working environment and is not conducive to regular "telework" or remote schedules.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Required education: Bachelors Degree, Engineering or Scientific major.
  • Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of experience.
  • An existing DoD Secret clearance, or higher.
  • Ability to get a TS/SCI clearance and eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • STEM graduate Degree.
  • Air Force/DOD/DOE acquisition experience.
  • Air Force Program management experience.
  • Production experience.
  • Systems Engineering experience.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific major
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • U.S. Citizenship (required by government contract)
  • Position located onsite at Hill Air Force Base, Utah
  • Existing DoD Secret clearance or higher
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance and eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
  • Ability to work in a special-access classified environment
  • STEM graduate degree (preferred)
  • Air Force/DOD/DOE acquisition experience (preferred)
  • Air Force program management experience (preferred)
  • Production experience (preferred)
  • Systems engineering experience (preferred)

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