Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an outstanding Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer for an opportunity to support the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) development and acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) - "Sentinel."
As a BAE team member, you are part of an Integrated Support Contract (ISC); we assist and advise the USAF with technical expertise to manage the prime contractor in developing the weapon system. This position will entail reviewing prime contractor technical documentation (including Test Plans, Test Reports, and Test Results), specifications, and design drawings; participation in technical reviews; and providing sound advice/suggestions within the T&E field to the Government customer.
The T&E professional should have a strong understanding and knowledge of test engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development and execution.
Additionally, general knowledge of missile, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of highly complex weapons and/or systems is critical.
Duties include:
Test planning, conduct, and reporting on various types of ground and ICBM test programs. Plans and carries out the collection and analysis of information, data, and standards used by the assigned organization to perform test engineering tasks. Carries out special projects designed to facilitate full use of the incumbent's training and development. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain currency in the field and for application to work assignments.
The ideal candidate will have ICBM flight test management experience in both developmental test (DT) and operational test (OT) or integrated test with a strong understanding of test development processes, design of experimentation, specification compliance, operational relevance, and experience working, briefing, and communicating with the ICBM test community.
A successful candidate will be energetic, collaborative, self-motivated, and can adapt to a fast-paced environment with the desire to make a difference.
Why BAE Systems?
BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The 800+ BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are closely aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. We support the Center and Sentinel ICBM Directorate in sustaining the existing LGM-30 Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquiring its replacement, the LGM-35A Sentinel (Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD)). 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?
Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography 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 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 position is located on Hill Air Force Base, UT, and due to the special-access classified working environment, is a fulltime, onsite position.
#ASFS
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
BS in a STEM or Engineering degree.
Test and Evaluation experience
3 years directly related, progressive technical experience (5yrs with MS degree).
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Specific experience in DOD Test and Evaluation.
MS in a STEM or Engineering Degree.
Experience with DOD acquisition.
Experience with ICBMs.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77814 - $132283
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.