Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a motivated Guidance Navigation and Control (GN&C) Engineer to join the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) team for an exciting opportunity supporting the United States Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system program.
What is FDE?
The FDE team supports Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to monitor and assess the current performance and accuracy of the Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM. The team supports Operational Test Launch activities such as pre-flight mission planning launch support post-flight performance and accuracy analysis and development of accuracy nuclear planning factors. The team also leverages its expertise to support assessment efforts for the upcoming Sentinel ICBM. This role offers a unique opportunity to support and participate in an active test launch program with a team of subject matter experts.
The position involves a wide variety of work ranging from pre-launch planning operations to post-launch data analysis. A successful candidate will work independently and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop expertise on the MMIII Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This GN&C Engineer will:
- Implement and utilize Kalman filter or linear covariance methods for IMU error assessment using physics models in tandem with IMU and GPS data.
- Perform analysis of sensor data before and after a test flight to verify nominal behavior and identify anomalous behavior.
- Understand ground and flight algorithms that define how the missile uses its GN&C system.
- Produce inertial trajectories using sensor data to reconstruct the flight path of the missile.
- Develop maintain and modify software tools to determine IMU performance and flight accuracy.
- Publish and present IMU performance and accuracy data through briefings and reports.
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 in sustaining the existing LGM-30G Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquiring its replacement the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system. We are a uniquely-valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers. BAE Systems has earned accolades as a "Top Workplace" in Utah based on employee feedback for five consecutive years earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We strive very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!
Why Utah? You've got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography an eclectic 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 outdoor pursuits across the seasons including hiking climbing hunting fishing camping boating and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and will host the upcoming 2034 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.
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Required Education Experience & Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical or Software Engineering Mathematics Physics or Computer Science.
- 8+ years experience in GN&C engineering applied mathematics data analytics or other relevant Modeling Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) work (6+ years with a Master's degree).
- Understanding of GN&C algorithms data analysis fundamental sources of error and coordinate frame transformations.
- Proficiency with MATLAB for complex tool development data analysis and visualization of results.
- Technical writing presentation and communication skills.
Preferred Education Experience & Skills
- Experience with C++ C Python Fortran and Ada programming languages.
- Understanding of IMU hardware such as accelerometers gyroscopes and platforms. This includes sensor physics measured data types error models and failure modes.
- Experience with developing and implementing state estimation tools (linear covariance least-squares Kalman filtering/smoothing).
- Familiarity with Global Positioning System (GPS) and GPS measurement processing.
- Experience with 6 Degree of Freedom simulations.
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.
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