Systems Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

City of Rome (NY)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 198,000

Full time

14 days+
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Health, life, disability benefits
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Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a systems engineer to support DoD aerospace programs, translating real-world needs into technical specifications and delivering mission-focused systems.

You will engage with defense leaders to identify priority capabilities, develop plans to manage projects end-to-end, and evolve solutions with AI/ML, real-time battlespace awareness, and cross-domain security. A TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of engineering experience in a DoD or project environment.
  • Experience planning and managing all aspects of projects.
  • Experience creating client-facing communications (presentations, whitepapers).
  • Ability to engage defense leaders to identify priority capabilities and initiatives.
  • TS/SCI clearance; Bachelor's degree.

Skills

Engineering experience
DoD/project environment experience
Client communications
Engaging defense leaders
TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DoDAF / enterprise architect tools
System architecture experience
AI/ML data analysis
Cross-domain security knowledge
Security certification (DoD 8570/8140/CISSP)

Job description

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact in highly contested environments? 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 shape the DoD by supporting aerospace engineering teams. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like real‑time multi‑domain battlespace awareness in highly contested environments. Grow your skills by merging systems engineering and situational awareness in highly contested environments to create systems engineering deliverables. Join our team and create the future of real‑time multi‑domain battlespace awareness in highly contested environments. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:
  • 5+ years of experience with engineering
  • Experience working within a DoD or project environment
  • Experience developing plans to manage, maintain, and complete all aspects of assigned projects
  • Experience with creating verbal and written communication products for clients, including presentations and whitepapers
  • Ability to engage consistently with defense military leaders to identify priority capability needs, programs, projects, prototypes, and initiatives to deliver overmatch and decision dominance
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
  • Experience with DoDAF, including using enterprise architect, system architect, or architecture management development tools
  • Experience with military intelligence systems
  • Experience applying AI/ML against data analysis at scale
  • Knowledge of space-based ISR or communications systems
  • Knowledge of Cross Domain security requirements
  • Master's degree in a STEM field
  • DoD 8140 Compliant Intermediate, DoD 8570 Compliant IAT level II Security+, or CISSP Certification
  • 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.

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 $86,800.00 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 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

The 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.

About Booz Allen

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial‑grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

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