Systems Engineer, Lead
The Opportunity:
Are you ready to leverage your technical expertise and big-picture systems thinking to advance national security space missions? At Booz Allen's Strategic team, you'll play a key role as Lead Systems Coordinator, ensuring seamless integration across space, ground, and crypto segments of next-generation strategic military satellite communications. Your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to create a collaborative environment where various experts work together to translate complex operational needs into cohesive engineering solutions.
On our team, you will work will 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 Coordinator 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:
13+ years of experience in systems engineering or integration within DoD space systems, applying a system of systems approach
Experience with model-based or digital systems engineering to manage system definitions and technical baselines
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to bridge technical and operational perspectives to develop integrated satellite and ground system solutions
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with initiative and accountability
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
Nice If You Have:
3+ years of experience with military SATCOM systems
3+ years of experience with space acquisition programs
Experience with Agile software development methodologies
Experience with Confluence, Jira, software factories, or DevSecOps pipelines
Ability to rapidly learn, adapt, and solve complex problems creatively
Possession of strong communication and collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams and build consensus in various and high-stakes environments
Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
CSM, CPO, PMI-ACP, or ICP Agile Certifications
ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.
Identity Statement
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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
