Mk21A Engineering Manager & Test Engineer

Job Description
Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team that solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges. For the eighth consecutive year, BAE Systems was named among the Salt Lake Tribune's "Top Workplaces" by our employees, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!
BAE Systems is looking for a qualified Test Engineer with people management skills to join our Mk21A Reentry Vehicle team. In this role, you will support defense acquisition and deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter at Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). As a key member of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) IPT, your primary focus will be ensuring program ground tests effectively support the qualification of the Mk21A reentry vehicle.
We're seeking a Test Engineer with experience in testing complex systems, with a strong understanding of Test and Evaluation principals. You will provide weapon system expertise and lead integrated engineering-level assessments of analysis, verification, and validation. A key aspect of this role is integration with outside stakeholders, including the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), National Labs, as well as the prime contractor. This role involves leadership and technical support for subsystem and system level ground testing activities, and the development and coordination of test plans and required test analysis documentation.
This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to shape the development and deployment of our nation's newest re-entry vehicle-the national security critical backbone of our nuclear deterrent capability. A successful candidate is creative, flexible, and comfortable handling diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities. Job location will be at Hill AFB, Utah.
Additional responsibilities include leading and managing a team of engineers, conducting performance reviews, and managing professional development. You will also be responsible for identifying and mitigating design, production, and test deficiencies that could impact successful development, and developing detailed briefings for Air Force leadership on Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities.
Why Utah? You've got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, a unique culture and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, mountain biking, and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including professional sports teams. It is a western hub for world-class, cutting-edge medical and health care.
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status. This position is only located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, due to the special-access classified working environment and is not conducive to regular "telework" or remote schedules.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• B.S. or M.S. degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics.
• At least 7 years of progressive technical experience or 5 years with a Masters Degree.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, analyzing, and managing tests for complex systems, including the development and maintenance of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP).
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams, including performance management and professional development.
• Extensive experience with ICBM systems, DOD acquisition processes, and relevant military standards.
• Experience coordinating and integrating with external stakeholders.
• Excellent cognitive, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, with experience briefing and providing reports to executive-level leaders.
• Must possess and maintain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Mk21A/W87-1/Sentinel hardware or similar weapon systems. Familiarity with the unique challenges and constraints associated with integrating nuclear weapon systems.
• Familiarity with program management principles, including cost, schedule, and performance assessment (EVM).
• Proven experience coordinating with the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) or other Lead Developmental Test Organizations (LDTOs) to ensure operational test readiness and compliance.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or analyzing Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) flight tests, including integration of test requirements and post-flight data analysis.
• Possess and maintain a US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience as a people manager.

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.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.