Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into requirements makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. 

As a system engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape space systems missions by leading an engineering effort. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like manufacturing. Grow your skills by merging safety and reliability to create solutions. Join our team and create the future of military satellite communications in the Space Force.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

• 8+ years of experience with leading a team working on large-scale DoD systems, and performing systems engineering in support of command, control, communications, computers, cyber-defense, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance or reconnaissance missions in a major Defense Acquisition Program

• Experience with future architecture planning resulting in well-orchestrated, evolutionary improvement of a system or system-of-systems 

• Experience with early technology research, experimentation, or prototyping efforts leading to technology maturation and adoption 

• Knowledge of DoD Science and Technology (S&T) or technology maturation processes that are performed by DoD and national research laboratories 

• Ability to effectively manage staff and client relationships in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to effectively communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals 

• Secret clearance 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

• Ability to obtain INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP within 9 months of start date 

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience with leading a team using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to manage system definitions and technical baselines 

• Experience with DoD Planning, Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) of major DoD space systems 

• Experience with DoD acquisition planning for space systems 

• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01/02 and systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2 

• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies 

• Knowledge of Stakeholder Utility Analysis or similar methodologies to support prioritization of enterprise capability needs 

• Top Secret clearance  

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a technical field 

Clearance:  

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.  

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.  

Your Candidate Journey 

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