ICBM GN&C Engineer

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

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. 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.

The position is located at Hill AFB, Utah. 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. 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.

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.