SLP-A Engineering Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Engineer for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system, known as the Sentinel ICBM Program.

The Sentinel Program (formerly GBSD) 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 & control system (including an updated airborne launch capability) as well as vast array of required support equipment specifically engineered to operate and sustain the new weapon system over the decades ahead.

It is a long-term project with the weapon system anticipated to deploy over a nine-year period beginning in 2026 and remaining 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 DoD projects.

Job Description :

This position will directly support the Sentinel Program’s Command & Launch (C&L) Division as they acquire the weapon system command & control capabilities for the next generation ICBM.

Duties will include providing expert advice and support to Sentinel program leaders on all command & control aspects throughout the acquisition cycle.

Areas of responsibility that fall under the C&L Team include :

• Weapon system command & control (, launch console and command data processing, etc.)
• ICBM codes / cryptography (, securing the nuclear launch codes and assuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of commands)
• ICBM targeting (, system processing of strategic aim points)
• Nuclear command, control & communications (NC3) systems (, national communications systems used for receiving Presidential nuclear orders)
• ICBM command pathways (, hardline & RF networks for voice & data command transmission and reception)
• Airborne launch control capabilities (, secondary launch capability on board a US Navy E-6B aircraft)
• Actuation & mechanical systems (, missile suspension system, launcher closure door system, ballistic gas generators, missile umbilical retractors, etc.)
• Power distribution & endurance systems (, backup generators, emergency batteries, HVAC systems, etc.)
• Physical security systems (, motion sensors, visual sensors, delay features, etc.)

Specifically, this C&L team member will be responsible for working with Air Force stakeholders for the evaluation and integration of command & control equipment into the Sentinel weapon system.

As the senior engineer in the Secondary Launch Platform-Airborne (SLP-A) Branch, this team member would manage the engineering workload for a team of three engineers, assign CDRL reviews, and spearhead technical review discussions related to SLP-A design deliverables.

This team member would serve as ISC lead engineer supporting the government's SLP-A Integrated Product Team and support Control Account Manager reviews for prime contractor SLP-A deliverables.

Additionally, this team member will directly interface with and support the lead engineer for Codes / Cryptography, ensuring full integration of the crypto device into the SLP-A platform.

Finally, this team member will act as an E-6B technical subject matter expert and support government acquisitions efforts for the next generation airborne command & control platform.

Our team provides expertise on weapon system and lab architectures; concepts of operation; modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A);

and plans for addressing command & control integration options. Our current team includes staff with extensive expertise in the Minuteman III weapon system (including the Airborne Launch Control System) and actively participates in ongoing studies and assessments for this next generation ICBM system.

Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.

ASFS

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

7 years of progressive technical experience.

Must have a current (within last 6 years) Secret security clearance or higher and be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe.

Must have engineering experience working with the US Navy's E-6B airframe and / or with the Air Force's Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS) hosted on the E-6B

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience with Earned Value Management; Cost Accounts; and schedule management concepts are highly desirable.

DoD acquisitions program experience is desirable.

Knowledge of Digital Engineering concepts or Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) is a plus.

Knowledge or experience working with engineering tools such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture and DOORS is desirable. Also, proficiency using office software such as Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote is desirable.

Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communications skills in addition to sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with customer and company personnel.

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.