Sentinel Future Capabilities Requirements Senior Systems Engineer

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Hill Air Force Base, UT, USA
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121K-205K Annually
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The Role
Provide senior systems engineering support for Sentinel ICBM payload systems: develop requirements, perform analysis of alternatives, support verification/validation and milestone prep, produce engineering reports and acquisition documents, advise government engineers, and provide technical leadership across hardware and software design, integration, and implementation.
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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 seeking a Senior Systems 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 expert engineering support to assist the government customer develop requirements for hardware and software on a highly complex 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 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.

The Senior Systems Engineer supports the Program Manager in the execution of program duties. The role provides highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex hardware/software engineering problems. Additionally, this position provides technical leadership across all phases of hardware/software design analysis, development, integration, and implementation, and requires a candidate capable of determining the appropriate use of technologies to solve engineering problems.
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
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline with 7+ years of Engineering experience or master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline with 5+ years of Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering experience.
  • 3+ years of progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership.
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience as an engineer on a missile system or complex weapon system in an acquisition environment (especially ACAT I program or ICBM-related experience).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486
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 related technical discipline with 7+ years of engineering experience, or master's degree with 5+ years of Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering experience.
  • 3+ years of progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership.
  • US Citizenship (required per government contract).
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
  • Position is located on-site at Hill Air Force Base, Utah; not conducive to regular telework.
  • Experience as an engineer on a missile system or complex weapon system in an acquisition environment (especially ACAT I program or ICBM-related experience).

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