Space Systems Engineer, Senior

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Space Systems Engineer, Senior

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security space missions? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. If this sounds like you, come join Booz Allen’s Strategic team to work on a top-priority space program.

On our team, you will work with Booz Allen colleagues, other support contractors, and U.S. Space Force personnel to develop and deploy the next generation of strategic military satellite communications capabilities. You will be an integral part of the engineering branch to assist the government as the Lead Systems Integrator ensuring the space, ground, and crypto segments are integrated successfully to meet user’s needs. You will provide direct support to the chief engineer and manage the Booz Allen engineering team supporting the program office. Your expertise and innovative thinking will be critical to ensuring capabilities are delivered to meet the threat.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience performing systems engineering or integration in DoD space systems
• Experience performing systems engineering for satellite systems or ground systems
• Experience using a model-based systems engineering or digital engineering approach to manage system definitions and technical baselines
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to interact well in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative to complete complex tasks
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS
• Secret clearance

Nice If You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with military SATCOM systems
• 2+ years of experience with space acquisition
• Experience with a software program utilizing Agile methodologies
• Experience with Confluence or Jira
• Experience working with software factories or DevSecOps pipelines
• Ability to learn and solve problems quickly and creatively
• Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS
• Agile Certification such as CSM, CPO, PMI-ACP, or ICP Certification
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

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.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
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• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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