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BAE Systems
Future Payload Capabilities Principal Electrical Engineer (Guidance/Navigation Manager)
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An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$108,886 / year median in Utah
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for an exciting opportunity developing new capabilities for the Sentinel ICBM weapon system at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah. This position will lead a small team of engineers providing engineering support to a large Government acquisition program. This new ICBM program will design, develop, produce, and deploy new payload system suites (reentry vehicles and/or countermeasures). The key payload attributes include enhancements in accuracy, lethality, and ICBM Reentry System/Reentry Vehicle (RS/RV) interoperable operations. Program activities will also include the employment of digital acquisitions through the application of digital engineering, agile software development, and open systems architectures. Responsibilities include Provide technical advice to Government leaders and engineers. Support requirements development, analysis of alternatives, verification and validation activities, and milestone preparation. Prepare/review engineering analysis reports and key acquisition documents, including RFP packages. Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program management reviews, certification working groups, and other technical meetings, as required. Provide guidance and leadership to more junior engineering team members. #ASFS Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience or master's degree in engineering or related field with 10+ years of Electrical Engineering experience. 6+ years of progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership on a Guidance and Navigation program. Experience as an electrical engineer on a missile system or other complex weapon system (especially ACAT I program or ICBM-related experience). Ability to obtain a TS/SCI and clearance and eligible for Special Access Program. Due to its special-access, classified working environment, this position is only located at Hill AFB, Utah, and is not conducive to telework schedules. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills The ideal candidate will have most of the following experience: Experience as an electrical engineer on a missile system or complex weapon system (especially ACAT I program or ICBM-related experience).