Senior Modeling and Simulation Developer - LGM-35A Sentinel

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional, Senior Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) Developer for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system, known as the Sentinel ICBM Program.

Why Sentinel (formerly GBSD)?

The Sentinel Program is an enormous and complex Mega-Project modernizing the entire ICBM weapon system deployed across tens of thousands of square miles in five states.

Without a doubt, Sentinel is one of the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) most important acquisition efforts for the next decade, if not longer.

It includes a complete refurbishment or replacement of hundreds of aging Minuteman III ICBM facilities to secure and support a newly designed, technologically advanced ballistic missile.

It will also provide an entirely new command and control system as well as vast array of required support equipment specifically engineered to operate and sustain the new weapon system over the decades ahead.

Sentinel is one of the DoD’s newest official programs of record, having recently achieved Acquisitions Milestone B and enjoys broad, strong support at the national level.

It is a long-term project with the weapon system anticipated to remain operational until at least 2075. Sentinel is a career defining program that will present unique and challenging opportunities that are simply not available with smaller projects.

Job Description :

This Senior MS&A Developer will serve as an integral part of the LGM-35A Sentinel Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Analysis Branch.

The AVE Division has a critical function within the Sentinel program, evaluating the design of solid rocket motors; guidance equipment;

and post-boost propulsion systems. The Analysis Branch is developing a six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) model to evaluate flight performance of the Sentinel ICBM currently in development.

The successful candidate will work with a team of dedicated and experienced engineers and developers to complete this 6-DOF simulation as well as other critical MS&A tools.

Duties include :

This Senior MS&A Developer will assist the team in the creation, review, and test of advanced rocket and missile dynamics and performance simulations.

• The ideal candidate can : apply extensive engineering knowledge to ensure correct principles, theories, concepts, practices, and techniques are integral to the MS&A tools which they are developing;
• ensure accuracy and completeness of content, recommending corrective actions and providing support to programmatic and technical briefings, reports and other related documentation;

and be able to plan, coordinate, execute, and complete tasks related to engineering processes, protocols, and implementation for the LGM-35A Sentinel System Program Office.

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 six 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!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong.

We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive.

We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change.

Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

This position is only located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, due to the special-access classified working environment and is not conducive to regular telework or remote schedules.

ASFS

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

8+ years of demonstrated experience in engineering or management support of defense systems, technology, or research and development years with Master's degree or higher).

A Bachelor's degree or higher in : Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.

Understanding of agile software development practices and procedures.

Experience with 6-degree-of-freedom simulations or modeling and simulation.

Developer level proficiency with coding languages such as C++, Fortran, Python, etc.

3 years of experience in systems design, integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems / processes.

The ability to achieve and maintain a US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

An active US DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Experience with Department of Defense projects, DoD Acquisition Lifecycle, and / or ICBM weapon system.

Model development of rocket / missile systems.

Experience with analyzing large data sets.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $103590 - $176130

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.