DoD Systems Engineer & Program Lead (Hybrid)

Booz Allen Hamilton; Wharton (TX); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a systems engineer to help design and develop high-quality DoD defense solutions in a hybrid role based in Wharton, New Jersey. The position emphasizes translating real-world needs into technical specifications while advancing weapon system modernization and program management capabilities.

The candidate will lead engineering efforts, analyze systems, develop WBS/IMS, run failure investigations, and support cost and schedule estimates to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering discipline such as systems or mechanical engineering.
• Experience performing engineering analysis on systems and components.
• Experience deriving various types of requirements, including functional, non-functional, and technical specifications, to guide development and implementation.
• Experience in the development and analysis of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Ability to run failure investigation teams to identify technical issues and propose resolutions.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans and analyze results.
• Ability to support the program manager with cost and schedule estimates.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts to design and develop high-quality customized DoD solutions.
• Take ownership of shaping DoD weapon systems and their modernization requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Support program management activities including cost and schedule estimation and risk assessment.

Skills

Systems engineering

Engineering analysis

Requirements derivation

WBS/IMS development

Failure investigation

Test planning

Cost & schedule estimates

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a systems engineer to help design and develop high-quality DoD defense solutions in a hybrid role based in Wharton, New Jersey. The position emphasizes translating real-world needs into technical specifications while advancing weapon system modernization and program management capabilities.

The candidate will lead engineering efforts, analyze systems, develop WBS/IMS, run failure investigations, and support cost and schedule estimates to ensure mission success.