Naval Aviation Capability Transition Lead

631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Aviation Capability Transition Lead at Booz Allen requires senior expertise in systems engineering and mission systems integration. You will shape capabilities for NAVAIR and fleet stakeholders, translating customer needs into technical specifications and advancing autonomy, AI, and aviation integration.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and grow your技術 portfolio while delivering innovative operational capabilities for naval aviation missions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, mission systems integration, aviation systems, test and evaluation, operational analysis, or technology transition.
• Knowledge of Naval Aviation organizations, mission systems, operational concepts, and systems engineering principles.
• Ability to communicate with operators, engineers, program managers, and senior government stakeholders translating mission needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts involving emerging technologies, operational demonstrations, and capability integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology integration and mission systems engineering efforts across NAVAIR and fleet stakeholders.
• Translate real-world needs into technical specifications and evolve systems with advanced technology solutions.
• Provide leadership and mentoring, expanding skills in autonomy, AI, mission systems, and aviation integration.

Skills

Systems engineering

Mission systems integration

Aviation systems

Test & evaluation

Operational analysis

Technology transition

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Naval Aviation Capability Transition Lead

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in Naval Aviation? 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 leader in systems engineering, we’re looking for you to solve complex challenges and shape Naval Aviation mission capabilities by leading technology integration and mission systems engineering efforts across NAVAIR and fleet stakeholders. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. Share your expertise through leadership and mentoring, while broadening your skillset into areas like autonomy, artificial intelligence, mission systems, and aviation systems integration. Grow your skills by merging aviation operations and mission systems expertise with emerging technology development and transition strategies to create innovative operational capabilities for naval aviation missions. Join our team and create the future of mission systems and advanced aviation capabilities in NAVAIR and the Naval Aviation Enterprise. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, mission systems integration, aviation systems, test and evaluation, operational analysis, or technology transition
• Knowledge of Naval Aviation organizations, mission systems, operational concepts, and systems engineering principles
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, engineers, program managers, and senior government stakeholders while translating mission needs into technical solutions
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts involving emerging technologies, operational demonstrations, and capability integration activities
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, PMA organizations, fleet aviation commands, or Naval Aviation warfare centers
• Experience with mission systems integration, autonomy, uncrewed systems, AI/ML capabilities, communications, ISR, command and control, or tactical networking technologies
• Knowledge of carrier aviation operations, flight test processes, airworthiness considerations, aviation certification, and operational testing methodologies
• Ability to identify, assess, and transition emerging technologies from prototype development into operational employment or acquisition programs
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• FAA pilot Certificate, military aircrew qualification, UAS qualification, INCOSE Systems Engineering Certification, or test and evaluation

Certification 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

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