Digital Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Digital Systems Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama to lead technical development for Department of Defense systems. The role requires expertise in systems design, integration, and testing, ideally with a background in Systems Engineering or related fields. Ideal candidates possess significant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, contributing to crucial hypersonic testing initiatives.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with systems design and integration.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of aerospace hardware delivery and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and integration of DoD systems.
• Create and apply digital models of systems throughout the lifecycle.
• Work independently with guidance on complex problems.

Skills

Systems design

Integration

Testing

Technical specifications

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SysML

UML

DOORS

JAMA

Solidworks

Inventor

Job description

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Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

As a Digital Systems Engineer on our team, you have the chance to lead the technical development and integration of Department of Defense systems. You’ll create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models of systems from concept throughout the product lifecycle. You’ll apply specific functional, working, and general industry knowledge and develop or contribute to solutions for a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity in support of hypersonic testing and development. You will work independently with some guidance and review or guide the activities of junior employees. Join our team and create the future of hypersonic testing in the United States Air Force.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

5+ years of experience with systems design, integration, and testing activities

Experience conducting system-level trade studies to identify and balance conflicting requirements

Experience delivering complex aerospace hardware from concept to test

Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) or Unified Modeling Language (UML)

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Nice If You Have:

Experience with requirements derivation and definition

Experience with requirements validation and verification

Experience with a gated design review process

Knowledge of requirement management tools, including DOORS or JAMA

Knowledge of 3D CAD modeling software, including Solidworks or Inventor

Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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.

Digital Systems Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

As a Digital Systems Engineer on our team, you have the chance to lead the technical development and integration of Department of Defense systems. You’ll create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models of systems from concept throughout the product lifecycle. You’ll apply specific functional, working, and general industry knowledge and develop or contribute to solutions for a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity in support of hypersonic testing and development. You will work independently with some guidance and review or guide the activities of junior employees. Join our team and create the future of hypersonic testing in the United States Air Force.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with systems design, integration, and testing activities

• Experience conducting system-level trade studies to identify and balance conflicting requirements

• Experience delivering complex aerospace hardware from concept to test

• Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) or Unified Modeling Language (UML)

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with requirements derivation and definition

• Experience with requirements validation and verification

• Experience with a gated design review process

• Knowledge of requirement management tools, including DOORS or JAMA

• Knowledge of 3D CAD modeling software, including Solidworks or Inventor

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.