Systems Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

The Lead Systems Engineer combines technical expertise with big-picture thinking to support Space Communication Systems. The role involves understanding the customer’s environment and translating real-world mission needs into technical specifications to deliver customer-focused engineering solutions. The position performs systems engineering or Hardware/Software Integration (HSI) for DoD space systems, including satellite or ground systems, and uses Model-Based Systems Engineering or Digital Engineering approaches to manage system definitions and technical baselines. The role requires a Secret clearance and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience performing systems engineering or Hardware/Software Integration (HSI) in DoD space systems.
• Experience performing systems engineering for satellite systems or ground systems.
• Experience using a Model-Based Systems Engineering or Digital Engineering approach to manage system definitions and technical baselines.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to interact well in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative to complete complex tasks.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience with military SATCOM systems.
• 2+ years of experience with space acquisition.
• Experience with a software program utilizing Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Confluence or JIRA.
• Experience working with software factories or DevSecOps pipelines.
• Ability to learn and solve problems quickly and creatively.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Agile certification such as CSM, CPO, PMI-ACP, or ICP.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering or Hardware/Software Integration (HSI) in DoD space systems.
• Perform systems engineering for satellite systems or ground systems.
• Use a Model-Based Systems Engineering or Digital Engineering approach to manage system definitions and technical baselines.
• Translate customer and mission needs into technical specifications.
• Collaborate and communicate in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments.
• Work collaboratively and independently, showing initiative to complete complex tasks.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards program.

What This Job Offers

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