Junior MMIII Weapon System Assessment And Reference Model Engineer

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer

BAE Systems is looking for a motivated Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to join the Weapon System Assessment and Reference Models (WSARM) team for an exciting opportunity supporting the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system program. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a talented and highly skilled team that supports Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) with reference model updates and integration with flight software. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Minuteman III ICBM program with a team of subject matter experts. The advancement of technical skills and analysis capabilities are emphasized while producing high-quality products and effectively supporting government customers. This position will directly support the following WSARM tasks: provide reference model integration support, update various reference models used to evaluate MMIII missile performance, provide support to evaluate vehicle performance, provide engineering support to investigate off-nominal vehicle performance through Monte Carlo analysis, perform mass properties evaluations in support of design change assessments, perform missile system, missile vehicle body dynamics, and performance analyses, support non-destructive evaluation of new hardware system level impacts, and publish various briefing materials and reports. The position is located at Hill AFB, Utah.

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. 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 an Engineering field from an ABET accredited program. 0 to 2 years directly related experience Technical writing and presentation skills. Background in structural, thermal, fluids, dynamics analyses. Position level is a Junior Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Matlab, C, C++ programming languages are desired. Python, Fortran, Ada programming languages are desired. NASTRAN education is desired.

Pay Information: Full-Time Salary Range: $59023 - $100339. 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.