Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Town of Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Engineer to design space systems in support of the IC community and modernize space ground systems. The role emphasizes translating real-world needs into technical specifications and collaborating across teams.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in systems engineering, MS Office proficiency, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will contribute to architecture, modeling, and requirements generation while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering, including design, modeling, integration, testing, and SDLC on space ground, software, and hardware systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively on cross-functional teams as well as independently.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.

Responsibilities

• Design space systems in support of the IC community.
• Evaluate and modernize space ground systems.
• Develop skills in solution architecture, modeling, and requirements generation.
• Merge systems engineering and cloud computing to create new space systems.

Skills

Systems engineering

TS/SCI clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Tools

MS Office

Teams

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? 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 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 design, modeling, integration, testing, and software development lifecycle on space ground, software, and hardware systems

• Experience using Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively on cross-functional team as well as independently

• Ability to demonstrate initiative to complete 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 Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Nice If You Have:

• Experience identifying, analyzing, and proposing space systems or ground systems CONOPS, risks, issues, opportunities, and mitigating handling plans

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes and tools for managing system definitions, 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 presentation of strategic or analytical findings

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science specializing in 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

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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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.