Tactical Networks Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•San Diego, CA
•$86,900 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a systems engineer, you will design tactical networks supporting the US Navy and other afloat commands. You will apply technical expertise to modernize development processes for tactical afloat network designs, develop skills in networks and software integration, and gain experience in Navy acquisition. The role focuses on translating customer and mission needs into technical specifications and engineering solutions, supporting Navy technical system design, development, and delivery.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, sustainment engineering, or lifecycle management supporting Federal programs such as the DoD or Navy.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering processes, including requirements management, configuration management, risk management, and verification and validation.
  • Ability to coordinate technical activities across multiple engineering teams, government stakeholders, and functional organizations.
  • Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 7 years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, platform sustainment, or lifecycle management supporting Navy acquisition programs.
  • Experience supporting PMW 110, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, PEO Digital, or other maritime C5ISR programs.
  • Experience as a Lead Systems Integrator, Technical Lead, or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
  • Knowledge of Navy sustainment processes, ATO or RMF requirements, Agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and systems-of-systems integration.
  • Ability to develop executive-level briefings and present technical recommendations to senior government and industry leadership.
  • Top Secret clearance.
  • Master's degree in an engineering, computer science, information technology, or related technical discipline.
  • Industry certification such as PMP, INCOSE CSEP, Security+, CISSP, SAFe, or Agile Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Design tactical networks to support the US Navy and other afloat commands.
  • Modernize development processes for tactical afloat network designs.
  • Translate real-world customer and mission needs into technical specifications.
  • Coordinate technical activities across engineering teams, government stakeholders, and functional organizations.
  • Support systems engineering, integration, sustainment engineering, or lifecycle management for Federal programs.

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.
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