Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,900 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in San Diego seeks a systems engineer to translate naval needs into GCCS-M software solutions. You will serve as the liaison between submarine forces, naval warfare, and C4I teams, ensuring C2 requirements and fleet needs are incorporated into development.

The role requires 5+ years on a US Navy submarine, secret clearance, and a degree. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and acquisition, with up to 25% travel, working across Windows and Linux environments

Qualifications

• Experience with submarine combat systems, mission planning, and tactical kill-chain execution.
• Knowledge of GCCS-M, COP/CTP, C4ISR concepts, and naval operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Security clearance at least Secret and relevant technical certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between naval warfare, C4I, and submarine forces.
• Ensure GCCS-M capabilities align with fleet requirements and platform constraints.
• Collaborate across operational, engineering, and acquisition communities to translate needs into specs.
• Travel up to 25% to support customers and field operations.

Skills

Submarine operations

TMA knowledge

Torpedo employment

Data links

C4ISR systems

Technical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Scripting (PowerShell)

Windows Server administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

GCCS-M

COP/CTP familiarity

VMware / virtualization

HBSS

WSUS

RHEL

PowerShell

Job description

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 ) sof tware development lifecycle.This position bridges the gap between fleet operators, acquisition stakeholders, and sof tware 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 officerExperience in submarine combat systems employment, tomahawk strike operations, third-party targeting, mission planning, and tactical kill-chain executionKnowledge of Target Motion Analysis ( TMA ) , torpedo employment, tactical data links, and submarine tactical operationsKnowledge of submarine forces operational concepts, mission planning, fleet requirements generation, and C2 operationsAbility to collaborate effectively across operational, technical, engineering, and acquisition communitiesAbility to travel up to 25% of the timeSecret clearanceBachelor’s degreeNice If You Have:5+ years of experience with GCCS-M, Common Operational Picture ( COP ) , Common Tactical Picture ( CTP ) , or related Navy C4ISR systems5+ years of experience with Windows, Windows Server, and Micro sof t Exchange, Red Hat Enterprise Linux ( RHEL ) , VMware, virtualization technologies, containerized sof tware environments, Enterprise Network Services ( ENS ) , Host-Based Security System ( HBSS ) , and Windows Server Update Services ( WSUS ) , PowerShell, or other scripting languages and automation toolsPossession of strong technical writing, briefing, communication, and stakeholder coordination skillsTop Secret clearanceMaster’s degreeIAT Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, CCNA Security, or similar CertificationClearance: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.CompensationAt 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 $86,900.00 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.Identity StatementAs 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. 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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. 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