Sentinel ICBM Command & Control Engineer

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Engineer to support the U.S. Air Force's Sentinel ICBM Program. This role involves developing advanced command & control capabilities for next-generation missile systems. You will engage in systems integration, manage critical security measures, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major DoD initiative aimed at modernizing the ICBM weapon system over the next decade. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for defense technology, this role could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in systems integration and analysis.
• Current Secret security clearance or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Manage command & control for missile launch systems.
• Secure nuclear codes and ensure launch confidentiality.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on command & control designs.

Skills

Systems Integration

Cryptography

Command & Control Systems

Data Processing

Nuclear Command & Control

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

BS in Physics

MS in Physics

BS in Mathematics

MS in Mathematics

Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Engineer for a Command & Control Engineer role supporting the U.S. Air Force's Sentinel ICBM Program. This position involves working with the Sentinel Program's Command & Launch (C&L) Team to develop command & control capabilities for the next-generation ICBM system.

The responsibilities include:

1. Weapon system command & control, including missile launch consoles and data processing equipment.
2. Securing nuclear codes and cryptography for ICBM launch confidentiality and integrity.
3. ICBM targeting and weapon system processing.
4. Nuclear command, control & communications (NC3) systems management.
5. Command pathways for voice & data transmission in missile fields.
6. Airborne launch control capabilities aboard Navy E-6B aircraft.
7. Actuation & mechanical systems maintenance and development.
8. Power distribution and endurance systems at launch facilities.
9. Physical security systems at launch sites.

The engineer will also review and evaluate designs, documentation, and architectures related to Sentinel command & control subsystems, and coordinate with stakeholders and external agencies.

About the Program: The Sentinel Program is a major DoD effort to replace and modernize the ICBM weapon system, including facilities, command & control systems, and support equipment, with deployment expected over nine years starting in the late 2020s.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Software, Physics, or Mathematics.
• At least 7 years (or 5 with MS) of experience in systems integration and analysis.
• 2 years' experience leading system design and integration efforts.
• Current Secret security clearance or higher, with ability to obtain SAP clearance.