Missile Defense Software Expert, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Recognition awards

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Missile Defense Software Expert (Senior) to guide teams on fire control and weapon-target pairing for advanced defense systems. You will analyze requirements, design architecture, and drive iterative developments in a fast-paced government program.

The role demands deep expertise in missile defense, systems engineering, and security clearance, with a focus on STR and DoDAF/UAF methodologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with design, development, testing, or analysis for Missile Defense Weapons Systems or Fire Control Systems.
• 7+ years of experience with weapon system engineering, planning, and integration.
• Experience with weapon system requirements, design, and performance analysis for engageability, interceptability, and lethality.
• Experience with systems architecture, requirements management, and technical baseline management.
• Experience with reviews of complex systems per SETR process.
• Knowledge of SysML, DoDAF, and UAF.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work on cross-functional teams; ability to work independently.
• Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and development of missile defense software and systems for fire control and target engagement.
• Guide teams on complex design, integration, and analytical problems to meet program goals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to capture functional needs and translate them into capabilities.

Skills

Missile Defense Systems

Weapon System Engineering

Systems Architecture

SETR Knowledge

SysML/DoDAF/UAF

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Rust

C

C++

Python

Job description

Job Number: R0247552

Missile Defense Software Expert, Senior

The Opportunity

As an expert in missile defense systems, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive knowledge and skills to guide teams as they solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe.

As a Missile Defense Expert, you’ll bring your technical, analytical, and strategic expertise to work on projects related to fire control and weapon-target pairing for complex weapons systems. You’ll analyze and capture functional needs of the user community to enhance design and system capabilities for a critical defense system. We’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes to improve operations.

You’ll develop the next generation of U.S. missile defense systems and deliver solutions and capabilities to meet the homeland defense mission. Further, your career with us as you solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 10+ years of experience with the design, development, testing, or analysis for Missile Defense Weapons Systems or Fire Control Systems
• 7+ years of experience with weapon system engineering, planning, and integration
• Experience with weapon system requirements, design, and performance analysis for features such as engageability, interceptability, and lethality
• Experience with systems architecture, requirements management, and technical baseline management
• Experience with reviews of complex systems in accordance with the System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process
• Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML), DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), and Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
• Ability to effectively communicate, work independently and collaboratively on a cross-functional team, and demonstrate initiative to complete complex tasks to achieve program goals in a fast-paced environment
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with strategic and operational-level missile defense planning, employment, and concepts of operations
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
• Experience with embedded programming and scripting languages such as Rust, C, C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript
• Experience developing software within an Agile framework and DevSecOps infrastructure as part of a CI/CD pipeline
• Experience designing the architecture and containerized services with Kubernetes
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree

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

• health benefits
• life benefits
• disability benefits
• financial benefits
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• 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 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

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

• 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.