Space Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models and SE products from concept to lifecycle on a Medium Earth Orbit Space and Ground system.

You will mentor and supervise team members on SE tasks, guide system development, and apply extensive technical expertise to resolve complex integration challenges while collaborating with government clients and FFRDCs to meet program goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale missions, systems engineering and integration for DoD or government programs.
• MBSE for development of technical specs, interface control docs, and system architecture using digital engineering tools.
• Ability to perform multiple SE and PM functions in design reviews and verification processes.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical risks and collaborate with government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise team members on SE tasks, including digital model development.
• Guide system development and apply extensive technical expertise across lifecycle stages.
• Communicate with government clients and FFDRCs to achieve program goals.
• Support design reviews and requirements verification across programs.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

DoD/government systems

Technical collaboration

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

SparxEA

DOORS

IBM Rhapsody

ModelCenter

MATLAB

STK

TeamCenter

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models and systems engineering products from concept throughout the product lifecycle on a Medium Earth Orbit Space and Ground system. Apply extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge to guide system development. Find innovative solutions to complex integration problems. Mentor and supervise team members on systems engineering tasks, including digital model development.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with large-scale missions, systems engineering and integration
• 8+ years of experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for DoD or government systems
• 3+ years of experience with MBSE for the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, including using digital engineering tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw, SparxEA, DOORS, or IBM Rhapsody
• Ability to perform multiple systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews and requirements verification
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to implement recommended solutions
• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Model-Based Verification and Validation
• Experience with MATLAB, STK, ModelCenter, or TeamCenter
• Experience analyzing and translating system requirements into design
• Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• TS/SCI clearance
• INCOSE SE 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 $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.

Space Systems Engineer

The Opportunity:

Create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models and systems engineering products from concept throughout the product lifecycle on a Medium Earth Orbit Space and Ground system. Apply extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge to guide system development. Find innovative solutions to complex integration problems. Mentor and supervise team members on systems engineering tasks, including digital model development.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with large-scale missions, systems engineering and integration
• 8+ years of experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for DoD or government systems
• 3+ years of experience with MBSE for the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, including using digital engineering tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw, SparxEA, DOORS, or IBM Rhapsody
• Ability to perform multiple systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews and requirements verification
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to implement recommended solutions
• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Model-Based Verification and Validation
• Experience with MATLAB, STK, ModelCenter, or TeamCenter
• Experience analyzing and translating system requirements into design
• Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in Engineering
• OMG Certified Systems Model Professional (OCSMP) Certification
• INCOSE SE 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 $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
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full‑time at a 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.