Modeling and Flight Simulation Lead Engineer

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Hill Air Force Base, UT
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104K-177K Annually
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Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
As a Modeling and Flight Simulation Lead Engineer, you will lead a team in designing and executing simulations for the Minuteman III weapon system, ensuring software integration and maintaining technical documentation. Responsibilities include team training, conducting engineering analyses, and delivering briefings to customers.
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Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a qualified professional to join our team for an exciting opportunity supporting sustainment and acquisition efforts for the Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system. The Minuteman III is a 1970s era weapon system and is scheduled to be retained as the United States military's prompt, global strike deterrent system through 2036.
The position is for a lead engineer who can:

  • Lead a team of engineers in conducting modeling and flight simulations of a ballistic weapon system.
  • Maintain and upgrade state of the art simulation capabilities by developing, integrating, and testing software.
  • Provide hands on training to junior team members by scoping tasks.
  • Maintain weapon system simulation technical baseline and documentation using configuration management processes.
  • Develop and execute simulation Verification & Validation plans in support of new hardware integration efforts.
  • Support operation, maintenance, testing of the system by conducting or coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering analysis (e.g. mass properties, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and propulsion).
  • Develop and deliver regular status briefings to customer.


This position is located at Hill AFB, UT
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.
BAE Systems is recognized as a Top Workplace in Utah for two years in a row.
Join an extraordinary company culture and the winning team to success on the ICBM Integrated Support Contract this year and for years to come.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
12+ years of experience including Six-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DoF) flight simulation, managing small teams of engineers, and delivering customers briefings is required.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Strong software coding skills, experience with flight dynamics including multi-disciplinary analysis (aerodynamics, propulsion, mass properties, and flight controls) is strongly desired.
  • Previous experience in simulating aerospace vehicles.
  • Previous Experience with FORTRAN, ADA, C/C++.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $103900 - $176600
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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.

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