Senior Space Systems Engineer – DoD Ground & Space

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in El Segundo is seeking a Systems Engineer to blend technical depth with big-picture mission understanding for national security space programs. You will help deliver next-generation ground systems for military satellite communications, supporting Space Force and Booz Allen teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires DoD space systems experience, Python scripting, MBSE, and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems engineering on DoD ground-based space systems.
• 3+ years integrating new missions and maintaining/upgrading ground segment software.
• Experience with Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the next generation of strategic military satellite communications capabilities.
• Support Space Force clients and Booz Allen team in program execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure ground system integration.
• Identify risks and implement handling plans to meet mission objectives.

Skills

Systems engineering

DoD space ground systems

Python

ICD and API definitions

MBSE / Digital Engineering

MS Office suite

TS/SCI clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Mathematics / Physics / CS

Master’s degree (nice to have)

Tools

Confluence

Jira

DevSecOps pipelines

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in El Segundo is seeking a Systems Engineer to blend technical depth with big-picture mission understanding for national security space programs. You will help deliver next-generation ground systems for military satellite communications, supporting Space Force and Booz Allen teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires DoD space systems experience, Python scripting, MBSE, and a TS/SCI clearance.