Ground System Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to join the Remote Sensing Systems Engineering team. You will be responsible for developing technical requirements and systems integration plans for military space programs, ensuring rapid delivery of capabilities to our warfighters.

The successful candidate will possess strong systems engineering analysis skills, a background in satellite ground systems, and a willingness to work closely with military stakeholders. Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience performing systems engineering analysis for satellite systems.
• Knowledge of cloud architectures, DevOps and DevSecOps.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical requirements and Concepts of Operations.
• Create verification plans and digital mission models for satellite ground systems.
• Work closely with military for deploying OPIR capabilities.

Skills

Systems engineering analysis

Development of technical specifications

Integration of software systems

Planning and executing program reviews

Knowledge of satellite ground system design

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Education

HS diploma or GED with 15+ years experience

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience

Job description

Job Number: R0240603

The Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security space missions? 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 and development requirements makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. If this sounds like you, come join Booz Allen's Remote Sensing Systems Engineering and Integration (SEI) team to work on the military's space programs.

As a Ground Systems Engineer on our team, you will work with Booz Allen colleagues and the military to develop and deploy the next generation of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) ground systems capabilities to deliver critical information to our warfighters to quickly win or even prevent future wars. Your client will trust you to develop technical requirements, Concepts of Operations, Future Acquisition Plans, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), technical assessments, integration plans, verification plans, and digital mission and system models for satellite ground systems. You will grow your skills by researching new requirements, technologies, and threats and using innovative engineering methodologies and tools to create tomorrow's solutions.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• 3+ years of experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for satellite systems or ground systems for command and control and data processing
• Experience with the development of technical specifications, ICDs, ground architectures and designs, integration plans and schedules, and test plans
• Experience integrating software systems for weapon systems, including multi-performer teams with different development schedules, lifecycles, and priorities
• Experience planning and executing program reviews throughout the lifecycle of the system
• Knowledge of satellite ground system design, cloud architectures, DevOps and DevSecOps, software frameworks, communication and networking, data processing, exploitation, and dissemination, space system operations and tasking, mission planning, space-ground integration, or space system factory support
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 15+ years of experience with large-scale ground systems engineering and integration on space programs, or Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience with large-scale ground systems engineering and integration on space programs

Nice If You Have

• Experience managing traceability of requirements and developing testable criteria, system validation and verification, and analysis
• Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space-based remote sensing systems, including SBIRS, Next Generation OPIR, FORGE, STSS, HBTSS, DMSP, WSF-M, and EWS
• Experience using a Model-Based Systems Engineering approach to manage system definitions and technical baselines
• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02
• Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2
• Knowledge of network architecture
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS field
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Top 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. Salary range: $99,000 to $225,000 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity and AI Policy

Identity verification and candidate AI usage policy apply as part of the hiring process. We may request identity verification and may require on-camera participation for interviews. AI usage during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Remote: There may be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• 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: 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.