Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Engineer to bridge naval warfare concepts with GCCS‑M software development. You will translate real-world needs into technical specs and ensure C2 requirements align with fleet operations. The role emphasizes collaboration across operations, engineering, and acquisition teams.

The position requires 5+ years on a U.S. Navy submarine, GCCS‑M familiarity, and a Secret clearance; willingness to travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience aboard a U.S. Navy submarine or equivalent.
• Experience with submarine C4ISR systems and GCCS-M is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and hold a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between naval warfare, C4I, and submarine forces.
• Translate operational needs into GCCS‑M software requirements across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with fleet operators, acquisition stakeholders, and software developers to deliver capabilities.

Skills

Naval liaison

GCCS-M experience

Systems engineering

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Windows

RHEL

VMware

PowerShell

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 supporting the U.S. Navy? 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 serve as the primary liaison between naval warfare, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I), and submarine forces. You’ll provide operational and technical expertise to ensure submarine Command and Control (C2) requirements, fleet operational needs, and platform constraints are incorporated throughout the Global Command and Control System – Maritime (GCCS-M) software development lifecycle. This position bridges the gap between fleet operators, acquisition stakeholders, and software developers to ensure GCCS-M capabilities effectively support submarine mission requirements. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience aboard a U.S. Navy submarine as an enlisted sailor or officer
• Experience in submarine combat systems employment, tomahawk strike operations, third-party targeting, mission planning, and tactical kill-chain execution
• Knowledge of Target Motion Analysis (TMA), torpedo employment, tactical data links, and submarine tactical operations
• Knowledge of submarine forces operational concepts, mission planning, fleet requirements generation, and C2 operations
• Ability to collaborate effectively across operational, technical, engineering, and acquisition communities
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have

• 5+ years of experience with GCCS-M, Common Operational Picture (COP), Common Tactical Picture (CTP), or related Navy C4ISR systems
• 5+ years of experience with Windows, Windows Server, and Microsoft Exchange, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMware, virtualization technologies, containerized software environments, Enterprise Network Services (ENS), Host-Based Security System (HBSS), and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), PowerShell, or other scripting languages and automation tools
• Possession of strong technical writing, briefing, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Top Secret clearance
• Master’s degree
• IAT Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, CCNA Security, or similar 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

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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 $86,900.00 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.

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