Engineering Project Officer

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

Hybrid - Wharton, New Jersey, United States

Aug 27, 2026

$62,000 - $141,000/year

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in DoD defense systems? 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 shape DoD’s next generation of weapon systems by leading engineering efforts to design and develop high-quality customized solutions.

Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. You'll develop your skills program management and engineering while gaining experience in areas like the propulsion of munitions. Grow your skills by merging your systems engineering skills and modernization requirements to create solutions that improve system lethality, performance, survivability, and safety across critical Defense programs.Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

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

Nice If You Have:

Knowledge of precision guided artillery systems, including warheads, fuzing, airframe, and guidance technologies

Knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle

Ability to lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) discussions and present findings to senior leaders

Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 $62,000.00 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 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.

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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 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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