Aircraft Survivability Equipment Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking an Aircraft Survivability Equipment Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and field complex hardware and software for countermeasures systems delivering critical defense capabilities.

You will work on air countermeasures dispensing system software, hardware, and test fixtures, performing software/firmware programming in C, C++, Python, and related tools, and collaborating with an engineering team to meet mission objectives.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with U.S. military systems such as aircraft systems, avionics systems, or countermeasures dispensing systems
• Experience in software and firmware programming languages such as C, C++, 8051 Assembly, Python, or ADA
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and field hardware and software for aircraft survivability systems
• Work on the air countermeasures dispensing system and its software, hardware, and test fixtures
• Configure hardware and perform testing to confirm system performance

Skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Motivation to learn avionics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

C

C++

Python

8051 Assembly

ADA

Job description

Aircraft Survivability Equipment Software Engineer The Opportunity: Aircraft survivability equipment and countermeasures systems are critical technologies that provide the last line of defense for U.S. and allied pilots flying missions in harm’s way. Booz Allen needs your skills and dedication to protecting our military aviators through the research and development of next generation aircraft countermeasures systems and capabilities. You will play an integral role in designing, developing, testing, and fielding the complex hardware and software involved to deliver exceptional battlefield overmatch. In this role, you will apply your skills in software development, software‑hardware interactions, test equipment programming, and hardware emulation and develop expertise in how these technologies interact to deliver critical defense system capabilities. You will work on currently fielded aircraft survivability equipment, including the air countermeasures dispensing system and its associated software, hardware, and test fixtures. You will also develop software, configure hardware, and perform testing to confirm system performance. If you want to solve real‑world challenges and lead mission‑critical engineering for key aviation clients, there’s a place for you here. At Booz Allen, you’ll make a difference with us, and, in return, we’ll invest in your future. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 1+ years of experience performing research, engineering, or technical support to U.S military systems such as aircraft systems, avionics systems, or countermeasures dispensing systems
• Experience in software and firmware programming languages such as C, C++, 8051 Assembly, Python, or ADA
• Experience working as part of an engineering team, communicating and thinking critically about mission objectives, and identifying potential development pathways that could meet program needs
• Knowledge of hardware emulation systems, test equipment, and development of test plans, scripts, software, or hardware
• Ability to apply modern software development best practices and techniques to develop and configure software, analyze and resolve bugs and defects, and develop associated technical manuals and codebase documentation
• Ability to be motivated to learn and develop expertise in avionics and aircraft survivability equipment and demonstrate commitment to the mission
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Nice If You Have:

• Experience performing software, hardware, or test development on the ALE-47 countermeasure dispensing system
• Experience providing technical support to Foreign Military Sales ALE-47 operators
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
• Secret clearance

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $52,900.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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