Overhead Systems Integration SME

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

22h•$86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

As a Space & Overhead Systems Integration SME, you will serve as a senior technical advisor to government and mission partners across the development, integration, and evaluation of national-security space and overhead sensor systems. You will apply expertise in space architectures, sensor integration, ground-segment engineering, and multi-INT mission threads to support the delivery, interoperability, and mission performance of complex overhead capabilities. The role involves working in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment and translating complex technical issues into mission-relevant recommendations. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Top Secret clearance is required. Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Compensation is determined by factors including location, education, skills, experience, and organizational requirements. The projected annual compensation range is $86,800 to $198,000. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience with overhead space-based systems, space-to-ground communication architectures, satellite mission systems, or National Technical Means (NTM) enterprise capabilities.
8 or more 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 in 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 Engineering, Physics, or Systems Engineering.

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.
Strong writing, briefing, and stakeholder-coordination skills.
TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Advise government and mission partners on the development, integration, and evaluation of national-security space and overhead sensor systems.
Apply expertise in space architectures, sensor integration, ground-segment engineering, and multi-INT mission threads to support delivery, interoperability, and mission performance.
Conduct or support system design reviews, requirements development, verification and validation, risk identification and mitigation, and technical analysis for design trades.
Integrate sensors or space-derived data into enterprise ground architectures, command-and-control systems, or multi-domain mission threads.
Assess developer performance, review system documentation, and provide authoritative recommendations during integration and test.
Translate complex technical issues into mission-relevant recommendations and coordinate in a multi-stakeholder environment.