Space Vehicle Chief Architect, Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking a Space Vehicle Chief Architect Lead to drive space vehicle systems engineering, architecture, and integration for critical national security programs. You will lead reviews, guide mission-ready designs, and collaborate with government clients and contractor teams while maintaining TS/SCI clearance and applying DoD standards.

The role demands 10+ years in space systems, strong communication, and a Bachelor's in Engineering, Mathematics,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with space vehicle systems engineering, planning, and integration.
• 10+ years of experience with systems architecture, requirements management and technical baseline management.
• 7+ years of experience with reviews of space systems, including SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, SVR, MRR, or PCA, and the DoD acquisition system.
• 5+ years of experience with risk and opportunity management and articulating program risk posture.
• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients and contractor teammates.
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS

Responsibilities

• Lead space vehicle systems engineering efforts and oversee architecture/requirements.
• Evolve systems with advanced technology solutions for mission needs.
• Collaborate with government clients and contractor teammates on engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DoD policies and support design reviews and verification.

Skills

Space systems engineering

Systems architecture

Requirements management

DoD reviews

Risk management

Government client collaboration

Security clearance TS/SCI

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS

Tools

Confluence

Jira

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.

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on National Security? 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 systems engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to lead space vehicle systems engineering efforts. Your customer will t rus t you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

10+ years of experience with space vehicle systems engineering, planning, and integration

10+ years of experience with systems architecture, requirements management and technical baseline management

7+ years of experience with reviews of space systems, including SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, SVR, MRR, or PCA, and the DoD acquisition system

5+ years of experience with risk and opportunity management and articulating program risk posture

Ability to be highly motivated, have a dynamic work ethic, and contribute to the DoD mission

Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients and contractor teammates

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS

Nice If You Have:

Experience with computer tools, including Confluence or Jira

Experience designing, building, and testing communications antennas, transmitters, or receivers of a payload

Experience with mission assurance in strategic or tactical MILCOM payload development

Knowledge of DoD systems engineering, testing, and production policies and practices

Ability to perform multiple systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews and requirements verification

Possession of excellent interpersonal skills

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

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 Vehicle Chief Architect, Lead

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on National Security? 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 systems engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to lead space vehicle systems engineering efforts. Your customer will t rus t you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience with space vehicle systems engineering, planning, and integration

• 10+ years of experience with systems architecture, requirements management and technical baseline management

• 7+ years of experience with reviews of space systems, including SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, SVR, MRR, or PCA, and the DoD acquisition system

• 5+ years of experience with risk and opportunity management and articulating program risk posture

• Ability to be highly motivated, have a dynamic work ethic, and contribute to the DoD mission

• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients and contractor teammates

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with computer tools, including Confluence or Jira

• Experience designing, building, and testing communications antennas, transmitters, or receivers of a payload

• Experience with mission assurance in strategic or tactical MILCOM payload development

• Knowledge of DoD systems engineering, testing, and production policies and practices

• Ability to perform multiple systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews and requirements verification

• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.