Directed Energy Systems Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen; King George (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States seeks a Senior Directed Energy Systems Engineer to shape mission-ready solutions for Navy programs. You will translate customer needs into technical specifications, apply SE processes across the system lifecycle, and contribute to IPTs delivering final products.

The role emphasizes DoD/S&T experience, security clearance, and collaboration with government clients to advance directed energy technology and integration aboard Navy ships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Systems Engineering experience on DoW S&T projects, prototypes, or PORs.
• 10+ years with Navy/Armed Services weapon systems, lasers, HPM, pulsed power, or sensor systems.
• Experience writing Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs).
• Experience coordinating and conducting SETR events (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Experience defining requirements and interfaces and generating documents (SRDs, SSRDs, ICDs).
• Experience with risk management, configuration management, and Navy safety/certification requirements.
• Experience verifying and validating requirements.
• Secret clearance.
• MBSE experience (preferred).
• Navy systems integration knowledge (preferred).
• Cybersecurity processes familiarity (preferred).
• Ability to define system requirements and DRMs; test & integration planning.

Responsibilities

• Apply SE processes across the system development life cycle (concept to disposal).
• Participate in IPts and drive proper application of SE practices.
• Develop SE plans, technical reviews (SETRs), and system certification activities.
• Grow skills in directed energy technology and integration for Navy programs.
• Translate real-world customer needs into technical specifications and system designs.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Navy systems

SEPs

SETR events

Requirements definition

Risk & configuration mgmt

V&V

Security clearance

MBSE

Navy integration

Cybersecurity awareness

System requirements

Test & integration

CSEP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

CSEP Certification

Tools

CAMEO

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Directed Energy Systems Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact supporting the Navy in Directed Energy system development? 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 systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to deliver products and services to government clients in the directed energy field. You will work on complex technical problems, provide highly innovative solutions, develop advanced technology ideas and guide system development into a final product. You will apply knowledge of the systems engineering discipline across one or more components of the system development life cycle (SDLC), including concept development, technical planning, requirements development, system analysis, system design, integration, verification, transition, operations, obsolescence, and disposal. You will participate in program integrated product teams (IPTs) and drive the proper application of systems engineering processes. You will leverage experience with the systems engineering (SE) process for system acquisitions, including systems engineering plans, system engineering technical reviews (SETRs), system certification processes, and specialty engineering activities. You’ll develop your skills in Systems Engineering, gaining experience in rapid acquisitions and fielding systems aboard Navy ships, and grow your skills in directed energy technology and integration. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive the future of Navy directed energy programs.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience performing Systems Engineering (SE) on DoW Science and Technology (S&T) projects, prototyping projects, or Programs of Record (PORs)
• 10+ years of experience with Navy or other Armed Services weapon systems, Laser systems, High Powered Microwave (HPM) or pulsed power systems, or sensor systems
• Experience writing Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs)
• Experience coordinating and conducting Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events, such as SRR, PDR, or CDR
• Experience defining requirements and interfaces and generating supporting documents such as System Requirements Documents (SRDs), Subsystem Requirements Documents (SSRDs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Experience with risk management, configuration management, and Navy system safety and certification requirements
• Experience verifying and validating requirements
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and MBSE tools such as CAMEO
• Experience with Navy combat system integration, weapon control system integration, ship networks, display systems, and communications systems
• Knowledge of other program protection or cybersecurity processes
• Ability to define system requirements and Design Reference Missions (DRMs), refine them as needed throughout system development, and develop the system design, including interfaces
• Ability to identify and support the test and integration activities required to verify and validate the system against requirements and needs
• Master’s degree
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification

Clearance:

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

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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

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

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.