Lead Space Systems TT&C Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 112,800 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an aerospace engineer to lead TT&C and launch-vehicle initiatives in a defense-focused setting. You will supervise design, risk assessment, and evaluation of ground and flight systems, delivering mission-critical aerospace solutions for national security programs.

The role requires hands-on experience with launch operations, trajectory planning, and strong leadership to direct cross-functional teams across engineering and software disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience in launch vehicle or TT&C systems and CONOPS.
• Experience with trajectory planning, mission design and operations.
• Ability to lead technical teams and communicate solutions to customers.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and evaluation of launch vehicle and TT&C ground systems.
• Perform risk assessments and improve aerospace system designs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and government customers.

Skills

Launch vehicle experience

TT&C operations

Team leadership

Customer communication

Clearance TS/SCI

Polygraph willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering

Master's in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Python

Cloud-based system architecture

DevOps

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an aerospace engineer to lead TT&C and launch-vehicle initiatives in a defense-focused setting. You will supervise design, risk assessment, and evaluation of ground and flight systems, delivering mission-critical aerospace solutions for national security programs.

The role requires hands-on experience with launch operations, trajectory planning, and strong leadership to direct cross-functional teams across engineering and software disciplines.