BAE Systems

Eng Sr Prin - Test

BAE Systems • $120K — $145K *
Hill Afb, UT 84056In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering
  • 7+ years of relevant experience (5+ years with a Master's degree)
  • Proficiency in MATLAB for data analysis
  • Experience in project management
  • Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage a small team of junior engineers, setting individual goals and providing performance feedback
  • Oversee timesheet submissions and ensure alignment with team objectives
  • Support pre-launch and launch operational test activities
  • Plan pre-flight missions, defining objectives and analyzing hazards
  • Process telemetry data for Booster and Reentry Vehicles
  • Perform dynamic performance analysis on Missile Systems and Reentry Vehicles
  • Investigate missile flight test anomalies and develop corrective actions

Benefits

  • Work in a classified environment requiring on-site presence
  • Develop technical leadership skills managing a team
  • Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace projects
  • Impact national defense initiatives through missile systems testing
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers in a specialized field
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Flight Test Engineering Manager will manage a small team of junior engineers, to include establishing individual goals in alignment with team objectives, providing timesheet oversight, and communicating guidance and performance feedback to direct reports. They will also perform or supervise some of the following FDE technical tasks:
  • Supporting Operational Test Launch pre-launch and launch activities.
  • Performing pre-flight mission planning tasks that include defining test objectives and range sensor requirements, targeting the mission, analyzing hazards and range safety constraints, and producing 6DOF flight predictions.
  • Processing Booster and Reentry Vehicle telemetry data.
  • Performing Missile System, Reentry Vehicle Body Dynamics, and Arming & Fuzing performance analysis.
  • Determining the Reentry Vehicle Best Estimate of Trajectory using metric tracking and weather data and using the Best Estimate of Trajectory to determine weapon system miss and all sub-component misses.
  • Performing Inertial Measurement Unit accuracy analysis using GPS/telemetry data to estimate guidance and control contribution to weapon system miss.
  • Developing engineering estimates of accuracy, maintaining physics-based engineering models, and performing statistical analysis.
  • Providing engineering support to investigate missile flight test anomalies, performing analysis to determine cause, and developing corrective action solutions.
  • Developing, maintaining, and modifying software tools to determine vehicle performance and flight accuracy.
  • Publishing vehicle performance and flight accuracy briefing materials and reports.


The position is located at Hill AFB, Utah. US citizenship status and DoD Secret Security Clearance are required. Due to work within a classified environment, this role is not conducive to teleworking or remote schedules. Position level will be based on candidate experience and qualifications.
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Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
  • 7+ years related experience (5+ years with a Master's degree).
  • MATLAB data analysis experience.
  • Project management experience.
  • Technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Experience with C, C++, and Python programming languages.
  • ICBM and/or flight test experience.
  • People management experience.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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