Systems Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton • El Segundo, CA

2d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Lead Systems Engineer will apply systems engineering expertise to Space Communication Systems, translating customer needs and real-world mission requirements into technical specifications and customer-focused engineering solutions. The role involves systems engineering or Hardware/Software Integration for DoD space systems, including satellite or ground systems, and using Model-Based Systems Engineering or Digital Engineering approaches to manage system definitions and technical baselines. A Secret clearance and a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field are required.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience performing systems engineering or Hardware/Software Integration 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 or more years of experience with military SATCOM systems.
• 2 or more 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 Certification.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering or Hardware/Software Integration for 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 needs into technical specifications and engineering solutions.
• Collaborate effectively in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments.
• Complete complex tasks both collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative.

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: Senior