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SAIC

Senior Systems Engineer

Hill Air Force Base, UT

$96K - $131K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Air Force's next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system acquisition. Our customer is the Sentinel ...

Bechtel

Senior Electrical Engineer

Ogden, UT · On-site

$105K - $137K/yr

Sentinel system of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. Sentinel is a ... This position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer, located in Ogden, UT, who will prepare designs ...

Amentum

IDOS

Ogden, UT · On-site

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) services for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Weapon Systems ...

Pae

IDOS

Ogden, UT · On-site

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) services for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Weapon Systems ...

Bechtel

Systems Engineer

Ogden, UT

S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel's scope of service in Sentinel's current Engineering & Manufacturing ...

Bechtel

Systems Engineer

Ogden, UT · On-site

S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel's scope of service in Sentinel's current Engineering & Manufacturing ...

Auria

Systems Engineer - Sentinel

Ogden, UT

$70K - $175K/yr

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The candidate has a unique opportunity to join a true development team and contribute to the engineering design of our nation's next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system. Auria ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for ballistic engineer in Utah is $81,161.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,187.00 and $113,681.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ballistic Engineer vs Ballistics Analyst?

AspectBallistic EngineerBallistics Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering; knowledge of ballistics and materials testingBachelor's in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related; expertise in firearm and projectile analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, defense contractors, aerospace companiesCrime labs, law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageDefense, aerospace, research institutionsLaw enforcement, forensic investigation, legal proceedings

While both roles involve understanding projectiles and their behavior, Ballistic Engineers focus on designing and testing weapons and materials, whereas Ballistics Analysts analyze firearm evidence for investigations. The roles differ mainly in their application—engineering versus forensic analysis—though they share foundational knowledge of ballistics principles.

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Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC

Hill Air Force Base, UT

$96K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Job ID: 2613985

Location: Hill AFB, UT, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-24

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Air Force's next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system acquisition.  Our customer is the Sentinel Program Office located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

This is a great opportunity to work on the most exciting and challenging development and acquisition effort in the DoD with a great company.  This position requires the ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting the United States Air Force manage its internal deliverable review process for the Sentinel program.
  • Evaluating the Prime contractor’s mechanical drawings and deliverables.
  • Supporting data review of Major Milestone Design Reviews.
  • Developing support documents, summaries, reports, presentations and other designated products in support of Government senior leaders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Physics, or Mathematics with 5+  years (with BS) or 3 years (with MS) directly related experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a background investigation completed < 6 years prior to hiring.
  • Deepen hands-on experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and processes (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody).
  • Expertise in Requirements Management and Traceability using tools such as DOORS to track technical baselines and bidirectional compliance.
  • Experience with preparing for technical milestone reviews like SRR, PDR, CDR to support government decision points.
  • Strong background in verification and validation processes for highly regulated systems, especially in government or aerospace domains.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Professional Engineering License and/or Systems Engineering experience and/or Certification.
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
  • Systems engineering/Agile tools: Cameo, MATLAB, DOORS, JIRA, Confluence.
  • Classified government IT systems experience.

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