Systems Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead technical work on Navy munitions and energetics programs. You will guide the system development lifecycle, coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams, and deliver high‑quality, defensible technical products and assessments.

The role requires extensive experience in systems engineering, test planning, configuration management, and cost tracking, with a DoD mindset and a Secret clearance. Strong written and verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years solving complex systems engineering problems in defense programs.
• Experience preparing technical reports and recommendations for government stakeholders.
• Experience developing requirements, architecture, interfaces, and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems and mechanical engineering support across the lifecycle for DoD programs.
• Develop ordnance assessment test plans and coordinate test activities with multiple teams.
• Produce clear technical documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering

Defense programs

Technical leadership

Secret clearance

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Tools

Configuration management tools

Cost tracking tools

Test planning tools

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Systems Engineer, Senior

Serve as a Systems and Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership in support of U.S. Navy munitions and energetics programs. Support the full system development lifecycle using your experience in systems engineering, test planning and execution, configuration management, cost tracking, and service life extension assessments. Work across multidisciplinary teams and test organizations to deliver high-quality technical products and support mission‑critical defense objectives.

Provide systems and mechanical engineering support for U.S. Navy munitions and energetics programs across the system development lifecycle. Investigate components and systems requiring service life extension and prepare technical assessments and recommendation reports. Maintain configuration management control for program drawings and specifications to preserve technical baseline integrity. Perform cost tracking to support program execution and budget awareness. Author and prepare ordnance assessment test plans, coordinate with multiple test organizations to plan and execute testing, communicate status, gather and assess data, witness test events, and prepare final reports recommending whether to pursue a service life extension.

Apply systems engineering principles across all phases of the DoD 5000 acquisition lifecycle, including requirements definition, interface management, system analysis, and development. Develop test plans and reports, support verification and traceability activities, and manage technical risk and configuration throughout execution. Produce clear and concise technical documentation for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience solving complex systems engineering problems in support of defense, weapons, munitions, explosives, propellants, or energetic materials programs
• Experience preparing and presenting technical reports, briefings, test plans, test procedures, and engineering recommendations for government stakeholders
• Experience supporting the design, development, and review of systems engineering artifacts, including requirements analysis, interface design, system architecture, hardware or software design, performance analysis, test requirements, test plans, and test reports
• Experience authoring and preparing ordnance assessment test plans
• Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes and DoD 5000 procedures
• Experience with configuration management and cost tracking tools or processes
• Knowledge of U.S. Navy energetic materials and ordnance lifecycle considerations
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with government stakeholders
• Ability to present complex technical information clearly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including location, education, skills, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Benefits

Our benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work‑life programs; and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate. Individuals not meeting the threshold are only eligible for select offerings.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometric 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 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.