Sentinel Future Capabilities Principal Test Engineer

$115,110 - $195,660/Yr

BAE Systems - Hill Air Force Base, UT

Part-time - Senior

Hill Air Force Base, UT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

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 sixth 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! 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 will also include the employment of digital acquisitions through the application of digital engineering, agile software development, and open systems architectures. BAE Systems, under the Integration Support Contract, is looking for an experienced Test Engineer to assist the customer with developing engineering requirements in support of an advance reentry capabilities program.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Guide and develop more junior engineering team members.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Quality Assurance, or Statistical Analysis.
• 12 years directly related experience (10 years with MS degree).
• At least 6 years progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as an aerospace/mechanical engineer on a missile system or complex weapon system (especially ACAT I program or ICBM-related experience).
• Current Secret Clearance or higher.
• Knowledge or previous experience with Air Force Operations and acquisition programs.
• Previous experience with military weapon systems.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards