Space Systems TT&C Engineering Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 112,800 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to oversee launch vehicle and TT&C ground system development. You will drive design evaluation, risk assessments, and technology evaluations to deliver mission-critical solutions for national security space programs.

Join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and software developers, collaborating with partners to advance space capabilities and protect national assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in launch vehicle or TT&C.
• Experience with analysis and operations related to launch vehicle or satellite trajectory planning, mission design, and operations.
• Knowledge of launch vehicle or satellite TT&C systems and CONOPS.
• Ability to manage technical teams to define and communicate solutions to customers.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and evaluation for a launch vehicle and TT&C ground system.
• Perform risk assessments and improve aerospace designs.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and software developers to deliver mission-critical solutions.
• Support national security space clients by delivering innovative aerospace technology.

Skills

Launch vehicle / TT&C experience

Trajectory planning & mission design

TT&C systems & CONOPS knowledge

Technical team leadership

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engg

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Python

Jira/Confluence

Job description

The Opportunity

As an aerospace engineer, you know leading‑edge space systems are critical to national defense. At Booz Allen, you can use your advanced engineering expertise to develop next‑generation defense tools and technology. We need your skills and expertise in satellite launch and on‑orbit operations to oversee the development of creative solutions that directly impact the warfighter.

As a leading aerospace engineer on our satellite tracking, telemetry, and command (TT&C) team, you’ll use your expertise to drive design and new technology evaluation for a new launch vehicle and satellite TT&C ground system, performing risk assessments, and improving the design of aerospace systems. Your experience in space launch and on‑orbit satellite operations is key and makes you an integral part of delivering a client‑focused solution. In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission‑critical solutions by evaluating, improving, and designing leading‑edge aerospace technology. You’ll work with a multi‑disciplinary group of engineers and software developers across the company and collaborate with corporate partners to deliver world‑class solutions to execute launch and on‑orbit TT&C missions. Your engineering knowledge will help multiple national security space organizations expand and improve their capabilities to operate national assets.

You Have

• Experience in launch vehicle or TT&C
• Experience with analysis and operations related to launch vehicle or satellite trajectory planning, mission design, and operations
• Knowledge of launch vehicle or satellite TT&C systems and CONOPS
• Ability to manage technical teams to define and communicate solutions to customers
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Nice If You Have

• Experience with requirements development and verification for satellite launch missions, emphasizing TT&C operations
• Knowledge of software development for space missions, cloud‑based system architecture, and modern software development practices, such as Agile, DevOps, Jira/Confluence, or Python
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to senior Government clients
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering
• PMP certification or equivalent education

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including location, the individual’s education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.