Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Engineer to design and modernize space ground systems for the IC, turning complex requirements into actionable technical specs.

You will work across teams to model, develop, and test space platforms, leveraging MBSE and cloud concepts while maintaining security clearances and working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering for space ground, software and hardware.
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate and work on cross-functional teams and independently.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, integrate, test space ground systems and related software/hardware.
• Develop requirements and architectures to meet IC mission needs.
• Collaborate with customers and teams to deliver engineering solutions.

Skills

Space systems experience

MS Office proficient

Cross-functional collaboration

Initiative and independent work

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

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

Tools

MBSE methods/tools

UML/SysML

Cloud/DevOps concepts

Systems engineering tooling

Job description

Systems Engineer

The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the space intelligence community (IC)? 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 design space systems in support of the IC community. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize space ground systems. You’ll develop your skills in solution architecture, modeling, and requirements generation while gaining experience in the space industry. Grow your skills by merging systems engineering and cloud computing to create new space systems. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering, including the design, modeling, integration, testing, and software development lifecycle on space ground, software, and hardware systems
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively on a cross-functional team, as well as independently
• Ability to demonstrate initiative in completing complex tasks to achieve program goals in a fast-paced environment
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience identifying, analyzing, and proposing space systems or ground systems CONOPS, risks, issues and opportunities, and mitigating handling plans
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes and tools for managing system definitions and technical baselines, and developing digital MBSE models
• Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) or Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
• Knowledge of cloud engineering or architecture, DevOps and DevSecOps, communication and network architectures, space system operations and tasking, mission planning or space-ground integration
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and interact with clients
• Ability to facilitate written or verbal presentations of strategic or analytical findings
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, CS, or Systems Engineering

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

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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.

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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

• 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.

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