Directed Energy Systems Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton • Usa, VA

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About The Position

As a Senior Directed Energy Systems Engineer, you will support Navy directed energy system development by translating operational needs into technical specifications and delivering engineering solutions to government clients. You will address complex technical problems, develop innovative solutions and advanced technology ideas, and guide system development through to a final product.

You will apply systems engineering practices across the system development life cycle, including concept development, technical planning, requirements development, system analysis and design, integration, verification, transition, operations, obsolescence, and disposal. You will participate in program integrated product teams and support appropriate application of systems engineering processes for system acquisitions, including systems engineering plans, systems engineering technical reviews, system certification processes, and specialty engineering activities. The role also offers opportunities to develop experience with rapid acquisitions, fielding systems aboard Navy ships, and directed energy technology and integration.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience performing systems engineering on Department of War Science and Technology projects, prototyping projects, or Programs of Record.
• 10+ years of experience with Navy or other Armed Services weapon systems, laser systems, high-powered microwave or pulsed power systems, or sensor systems.
• Experience writing Systems Engineering Plans.
• Experience coordinating and conducting Systems Engineering Technical Review events, such as SRR, PDR, or CDR.
• Experience defining requirements and interfaces and generating supporting documents such as System Requirements Documents, Subsystem Requirements Documents, and Interface Control Documents.
• Experience with risk management, configuration management, and Navy system safety and certification requirements.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and MBSE tools such as CAMEO.
• Experience with Navy combat system integration, weapon control system integration, ship networks, display systems, and communications systems.
• Knowledge of other program protection or cybersecurity processes.
• Ability to define system requirements and Design Reference Missions, refine them throughout system development, and develop system design, including interfaces.
• Ability to identify and support test and integration activities needed to verify and validate the system against requirements and needs.
• Master’s degree.
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering practices across relevant phases of the system development life cycle.
• Participate in program integrated product teams and drive the appropriate application of systems engineering processes.
• Support system acquisitions using systems engineering plans, systems engineering technical reviews, system certification processes, and specialty engineering activities.
• Translate real-world customer needs into technical specifications and engineering solutions.
• Develop advanced technology ideas and guide system development into a final product.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, 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: Senior