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Icbm Gnc Engineer job at BAE Systems USA in South Weber UT

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<h5>GN&C Engineer </h5><p>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. </p><p>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: </p><ul> <li>Implement and utilize Kalman filter or linear covariance methods for IMU error assessment using physics models in tandem with IMU and GPS data. </li><li>Perform analysis of sensor data before and after a test flight to verify nominal behavior and identify anomalous behavior. </li><li>Understand ground and flight algorithms that define how the missile uses its GN&C system. </li><li>Produce inertial trajectories using sensor data to reconstruct the flight path of the missile. </li><li>Develop maintain and modify software tools to determine IMU performance and flight accuracy. </li><li>Publish and present IMU performance and accuracy data through briefings and reports. </li></ul> <p>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. Education Experience and Skills </p><ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical or Software Engineering Mathematics Physics or Computer Science. </li><li>7+ years experience in GN&C engineering applied mathematics data analytics or other relevant Modeling Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) work (5+ years with a Masters degree). </li><li>Understanding of GN&C algorithms data analysis fundamental sources of error and coordinate frame transformations. </li><li>Proficiency with MATLAB for complex tool development data analysis and visualization of results. </li><li>Technical writing presentation and communication skills. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Education Experience and Skills </p><ul> <li>Experience with C++ C Python Fortran and Ada programming languages. </li><li>Understanding of IMU hardware such as accelerometers gyroscopes and platforms. This includes sensor physics measured data types error models and failure modes. </li><li>Experience with developing and implementing state estimation tools (linear covariance least-squares Kalman filtering/smoothing). </li><li>Familiarity with Global Positioning System (GPS) and GPS measurement processing. </li><li>Experience with 6 Degree of Freedom simulations. </li></ul> <p>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. </p>

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