Astrodynamics Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Herndon, VA

1d • $86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

As a software engineer at Booz Allen, you will develop software and systems from initial vision through production readiness in a fast, agile environment. You will use new tools and techniques, identify system improvements, and help clients address challenging problems using current architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You will ensure solutions account for the existing architecture and operating environment as well as future functionality and enhancements. The role focuses on developing astrodynamics software, including algorithms for orbital determination, tracking, or space domain awareness.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and complete the required skills assessment, meeting its minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process. Applicants are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

The projected annualized compensation range is $86,800 to $198,000. Compensation depends on factors including location, education, skills, competencies, experience, contract affordability, and organizational requirements. The posting closes within 90 days from its posting date.

Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Regular full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in benefit programs; employees below that threshold are eligible only for select offerings, excluding health benefits.

The job posting does not specify whether this position is remote, hybrid, or onsite. Booz Allen states that remote positions may occasionally require in-person work, hybrid positions require facility work in accordance with leadership expectations and role needs, and onsite positions are primarily performed full-time at a customer facility. Employees working virtually are generally expected to keep cameras on during meetings. Candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments for identity verification. Use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience programming with Python.
• Academic or professional experience in astrophysics or astrodynamics.
• Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX environments, including shell scripting and operational troubleshooting.
• Experience with containerized environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD workflows.
• Academic or professional experience designing, building, and deploying algorithms for orbital determination, tracking, or space domain awareness.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and space object behavior.
• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, or Computer Science.
• Completion of the required skills assessment and meeting the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience using Java for mission-critical or scientific applications.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems supporting space situational awareness or orbital analytics.
• Experience with enterprise CM pipelines, version control discipline, and release management hygiene.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Level II Information Assurance Technical (IAT Level II) Certification.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Associate Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and systems from vision through production readiness.
• Identify needed system improvements and learn and apply new tools and techniques.
• Help clients overcome difficult challenges using current architectural approaches, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure solutions account for current architecture and operating environments, as well as future functionality and enhancements.
• Design, build, and deploy algorithms for orbital determination, tracking, or space domain awareness.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level