Overhead Systems Integration SME

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

20h•$86,800 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As a Space & Overhead Systems Integration SME, you will serve as a senior technical advisor guiding government and mission partners across the development, integration, and evaluation of national‑security space and overhead sensor systems. You will apply deep expertise in space architectures, sensor integration, ground‑segment engineering, and multi‑INT mission threads to ensure the successful delivery, interoperability, and mission performance of complex overhead capabilities. This role operates in a fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environment and requires strong communication, systems engineering acumen, and the ability to translate complex technical issues into mission‑relevant recommendations.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with overhead space-based systems, space-to-ground communication architectures, satellite mission systems, or National Technical Means (NTM) enterprise capabilities
8+ years of experience supporting space programs, including space and ground interfaces, data flows, and operational constructs
Experience conducting or supporting system design reviews, requirements development, verification and validation, risk identification and mitigation, and technical analysis supporting design trades
Experience integrating sensors or space-derived data into enterprise ground architectures, command‑and‑control systems, or multi-domain mission threads
Knowledge of technical interfaces and sensor integration within joint or mission‑partner environments, such as Navy, USMC, or Combatant Commands
Ability to assess developer performance, review system documentation, and provide authoritative recommendations during integration and test
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Physics, or Systems Engineering field

Nice To Haves

Experience with maritime combat systems, Navy certification processes, and system‑of‑systems integration
Experience with Agile software development, risk management, and configuration management
Experience in fleet introduction, installation readiness, or fielding of new maritime capabilities
Knowledge of manned and unmanned ISR platforms, multi‑INT sensor payloads, and compartmented system capabilities
Possession of strong writing, briefing, and stakeholder‑coordination skills
TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical advisor guiding government and mission partners across the development, integration, and evaluation of national‑security space and overhead sensor systems.
Apply deep expertise in space architectures, sensor integration, ground‑segment engineering, and multi‑INT mission threads to ensure the successful delivery, interoperability, and mission performance of complex overhead capabilities.
Assess developer performance, review system documentation, and provide authoritative recommendations during integration and test.