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 in GPS? 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.  

As a systems engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with Booz Allen colleagues and government clients from various Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. You’ll lead systems engineers while collaborating with acquisition integrators across IPTs. Focus on GPS user equipment across various stakeholders. You’ll leverage expertise in systems engineering, including requirements development, integration, testing, and performance verification for Major Defense Acquisition Programs. You’ll lead system-level design, technical evaluations, and support program reviews to achieve major milestones, including MRR, TRR, FQT, and FCA or PCA. You’ll evaluate acquisition documents to ensure compliance with government requirements, processes, and policies. You’ll also apply technical expertise to identify, assess, and mitigate risk, and provide solutions to existing issues across systems engineering activities.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 8+ years of experience performing systems engineering on space, ground, software, or hardware system Major Defense Acquisition Programs
• 8+ years of experience with space system and DoD program reviews such as MRR, TRR, FQT, FCA, and PCA
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and test (SEIT), including development and verification of functional and performance system-level requirements
• Knowledge of contracting and compliance requirement pertaining to the DFARS and FARS, with ACQ 1010
• Ability to lead systems engineering activities and collaborate in cross-functional team meetings and task execution across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)  
• Ability to be highly motivated, display a dynamic work ethic, contribute to the DoD mission, and learn and solve problems quickly and creatively
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with government clients, stakeholders, and vendor teammates
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS
• Completion of the DAU ACQ 1010 Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management Course

Nice If You Have: 

• 3+ years of experience with GPS or user equipment
• Experience working with SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, and CDR
• Experience with a software programs utilizing Agile methodologies
• Experience working with software factories or DevSecOps pipelines
• Experience with DoDI 5000.02, 5000.80, 5000.85, and 5000.87, and the OTA process
• Top Secret clearance
• 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

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

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.