Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is looking for a Systems Engineer to design and develop systems that support critical national security objectives. You will apply your technical expertise to modernize systems for the Department of War, translating operational needs into clear technical specifications.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a DoD or national security setting, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a Secret clearance. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with engineering on a DoD, national security, or Aerospace program.
• Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Science, or Technology field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems supporting national security objectives.
• Shape and modernize systems for the Department of War.
• Translate operational needs into clear technical specifications.

Skills

Engineering experience

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology

Job description

Systems Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with strategic, national security impact? In this role, you will apply your understanding of the customer’s environment to design and develop systems that directly support critical national security objectives. Your ability to translate real‑world operational needs into clear technical specifications makes you a key contributor to delivering solutions that put the mission first.

As a Systems Engineer on our team, you’ll help shape and modernize systems for the Department of War. Your technical insight and problem‑solving skills will drive meaningful improvements as you evaluate, refine, and advance DoW capabilities. Join us and help transform requirements into results that make a difference.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with engineering on a DoD, national security, or Aerospace program.

• Ability to work independently and in teams.

• Secret clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Science, or Technology field.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in an Engineering, Science, or Technology field.

• INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) 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

Salary range: $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimated range represents the typical salary range for this position and is one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package.

Benefits

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Work Model

• 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: Expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, and may be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: Work performed primarily at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

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.