Senior Space Systems Engineer (Satcom)

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Engineer, Lead to drive space communication systems projects. You will translate customer needs into technical specs and lead cross‑functional teams across engineering disciplines.

The role requires extensive DoD space systems experience, MBSE expertise, and active high-level clearances. You will work in a high‑impact environment supporting critical national security missions and advanced defense programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of systems engineering or HSI in DoD space systems
• Experience in satellite or ground systems engineering
• Model-Based Systems Engineering or Digital Engineering approach
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Ability to work cross-functionally and independently
• Secret and Top Secret clearances
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or CS
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or CS
• Agile Certification such as CSM, CPO, PMI-ACP, or ICP
• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP certifications
• Eligible for access to classified information; Secret clearance required

Skills

DoD space systems engineering

Model-based systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Self-motivation

Security clearance awareness

Problem solving

Education

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

Master’s degree in Engineering/Math/Physics/CS

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

MS Office

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Engineer, Lead to drive space communication systems projects. You will translate customer needs into technical specs and lead cross‑functional teams across engineering disciplines.

The role requires extensive DoD space systems experience, MBSE expertise, and active high-level clearances. You will work in a high‑impact environment supporting critical national security missions and advanced defense programs.