Job Description
What’s it like to work on a "mega-project" that defines national security for the next 50 years? It is a high-performance career where you solve the world's most complex technical challenges with a team that prioritizes work-life balance. As a Technical Program Manager, your job is to ensure the Sentinel ICBM propulsion systems meet warfighter requirements through 2075. As a Technical Program Manager, you provide the technical oversight necessary to modernize our nation's strategic deterrent.
Role Overview:
Join the LGM-35A Sentinel Booster Branch within the Flight Systems IPT. You will serve as a technical expert providing guidance and oversight across the acquisition lifecycle—from planning and development through testing and sustainment—to ensure the success of the program's propulsion systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Oversight: Provide guidance across the acquisition lifecycle and evaluate the technical suitability of booster systems.
MBSE & Integration: Develop and review MBSE architecture products and lead complex systems integration and interface definitions.
Risk & Execution: Conduct technical risk assessments, evaluate schedule impacts, and support Integration and Test (I&T) activities.
Collaboration: Partner with customers and prime contractors to align design phases with project requirements and present reports to stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate:
An experienced Mechanical or Systems Engineer who is a high-energy collaborator, loves a technical "deep dive," and thrives in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment.
The Opportunity & Location
Join a "Top Workplace" recognized for exceptional work-life balance. Based north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, you'll enjoy an incredible quality of life with world-class skiing, hiking, and immediate access to five National Parks.
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- An accredited Bachelor or Master of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field.
- The ability to achieve and maintain a US DoD Secret security clearance.
- Must be eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
- 7 years of experience in an engineering role (5 years with master’s degree), with direct exposure to solid rocket motors or aerospace vehicle propulsion.
- Familiarity with solid rocket motor design, production and testing including flight testing.
- Familiarity with Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis including development and assessment.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives and implement solutions.
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About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
Intelligence & Security (I&S), 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.
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.
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Preferred Skills and Education
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate project status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders through presentations, meeting, or reports.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaboration, to foster teamwork and build positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.
- Experience with engineering/MBSE modeling tools, e.g., DOORS, SysML, MATLAB, Cameo, Jira.
- ICBM Weapon System experience.
- Experience with DoD acquisition programs.