Unmanned Vehicle Electrical Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 141,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Unmanned Vehicle Electrical Engineer, Mid, to help design and prototype electronics for Navy unmanned vehicles. You will work on trajectory control, integration of sensors, and onboard software, performing at-sea testing and hands‑on engineering.

The role requires strong hardware and software skills, experience with ROS and MBSE, and the ability to produce detailed design artifacts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer science, or robotics field.
  • 2+ years of experience with engineering services for autonomous vehicles and related domains.
  • Experience reading and following electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Ability to prototype and implement solutions on physical systems and perform testing at sea.

Responsibilities

  • Prototype electronics systems for unmanned vehicles and test hardware/software on Navy systems.
  • Perform hands‑on engineering and testing of unmanned vehicles, including at-sea testing.
  • Develop and document design artifacts, schematics, and technical documentation.

Skills

Autonomous vehicles
Power distribution
Signal processing
Control systems
Payload integration
Electronics design
Reading schematics
Software loading
Functional testing
Systems engineering
Hardware prototyping
Sea testing
Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or robotics

Tools

ROS
SysML / Rhapsody / MagicDraw
CAD software

Job description

Unmanned Vehicle Electrical Engineer, Mid

As an electrical engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to prototyping electronics systems and engineering new unmanned technologies and systems. We’re looking for an electrical engineer who can use their skills to develop advanced systems for the military. At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to transform the Navy. Our team develops next generation engineering solutions. That’s why we need you, an electrical engineer, with experience with trajectory control and planning, to help us design and develop prototypes and implement hardware and software on Navy unmanned vehicles. On our team, you’ll perform hands‑on engineering and testing of the vehicles, including performing at‑sea testing. You’ll impact the Navy by performing the critical engineering functions to support unmanned vehicle missions. This is a chance to use your experience‑based knowledge in sensors, navigation systems, and programming while broadening your skillset into areas like systems engineering and cybersecurity. Take on exciting challenges with the Navy with us as we support the warfighter’s mission. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have
  • 2+ years of experience with performing engineering services for autonomous vehicles
  • including power distribution
  • signal processing
  • control systems
  • payload integration
  • electronics design
  • 2+ years of experience with developing engineering technical artifacts for complex systems
  • Experience with reading and following electrical drawing and schematics
  • loading software
  • and performing functional testing
  • Knowledge of systems engineering processes, artifacts, documentation, and the systems development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Ability to prototype and implement solutions on physical systems, write technical documentation and create design artifacts, and interpret schematics, drawings, and diagrams
  • Ability to do testing on small vessels at sea
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer science, or robotics field
Nice If You Have
  • Experience working with DoD clients to model, maintain, or integrate complex electromechanical systems
  • Experience with navigation or control systems for autonomous or unmanned undersea vehicles, designing and testing autonomous or unmanned undersea vehicles, and inertial navigation systems and GPS
  • Experience with naval operations and protocols
  • Experience with the Robotics Operating Systems (ROS) Framework and Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) software, including SysML, Rhapsody, or MagicDraw
  • Experience using CAD software and developing machine vision for unmanned vehicles including object detection and avoidance, localization, mapping, and 2D/3D image processing
  • Knowledge of programming in a modern language, including Java, C++, or C#
  • Ability to professionally interact with clients to understand their needs, recommend courses of action, and present or demonstrate results
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Master's degree in an engineering, computer science, or robotics field
  • IAT II level certification
Compensation
  • 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
  • The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD)
  • 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
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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  • We will review requests on an individualized basis and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law
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