Sentinel ICBM Launch Execution Engineeer

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) system, known as the Sentinel Program.

The Sentinel Program is a large, longterm effort to replace the entire Minuteman III ICBM weapon system across five states. It will modernize or rebuild more than 500 facilities, field a new advanced missile, and deliver a completely new command and control system with updated airborne launch capability. Sentinel will roll out over about nine years starting in the late 2020s and is expected to remain in service through at least 2075.

Job Description:

This position will directly support the Sentinel Program s Launch Execution (LE)Branchas they acquirethe weapon system command & control capabilities for the next generation ICBM.Areas of responsibility that fall under the LE Branch include:

• Weapon system command & control (e.g., missile crew launch console and command data processing equipment, etc.)

• ICBM nuclear codes/cryptography (i.e., securing the nuclear launch codes and assuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of the critical commands)

• ICBM targeting (i.e., weapon system processing of the strategic missile aim points)

• Nuclear command, control & communications (NC3) systems (i.e., national communications systems used for receiving Presidential nuclear orders in the launch control center)

Specifically, this LE engineerwill be responsible for supporting the U.S. Air Force customer in the review and evaluation of the Sentinel ICBM prime contractor s designs, documentation, architectures, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products related to Sentinel command & control subsystems. Additionally, this team engineer will work directly with Air Force stakeholders in managing the integration of government-furnished equipment and property into the Sentinel weapon system design.Our team provides expertise on weapon system and systems integration lab architectures; concepts of operation; modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A); and plans for addressing command & control integration options.This team member will also coordinate and integrate actions with other project managers, engineers, logisticians, system testers, and external government agencies.Our current team includes staff with extensive subject matter expertise in the Minuteman III ICBM 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Skills and Education:

BS/MS degree in anyEngineeringdiscipline,Computer Science,Software,PhysicsorMathematicsis required.

Minimum of 7 years (5 years with MS degree) of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of hardware and software systems/processes. 2 years experience leading system design, integration, and analytical efforts.

Must have a currentSecretsecurity clearance or higher (within last 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience reviewing and validating design requirements for cryptographic or secure communication devices.

Familiarity with secure hardware or embedded system design principles as they relate to cryptographic functionality.

Understanding of highlevel cryptographic concepts (e.g., key management workflows, secure boot, tamper detection) sufficient to evaluate requirement feasibility, completeness, and traceability.

Understanding of NSA cryptographic certification, authorization, and fielding processes for classified cryptographic systems.

Knowledge of relevant government or industry security standards (e.g., FIPS 140 series, Common Criteria, NSA or DoD security guidance).

Experience working on secure or classified systems, including configuration management and controlledenvironment engineering workflows.

Ability to identify security risks introduced by design requirements and communicate recommended mitigations to stakeholders.

Understanding coordinating with cybersecurity, hardware, software/firmware, and test engineering teams during requirement and design reviews.

Experience evaluating Interface Control Documents (ICDs), verification plans, and requirements traceability for secure or mission-critical systems.

Background in information assurance, embedded security, or missioncritical secure system development is highly desirable.

Familiarity with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity requirements applicable to weapon systems

Experience with technical review events is highly desirable (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR)

Knowledge of Digital Engineering or Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) is desirable

Familiarity with software / hardware integration is a plus

Experience assessing design requirements for security, compliance, verification/validation methods, and system integration impacts.

DoD acquisitions program experience is desirable

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

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

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.

Sentinel ICBM Launch Execution Engineeer

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