Space Communications Technology and Acquisition Planning Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? 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 military satellite-based communications and navigation capabilities by leading technical analysis and developmental projects. 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 space hardware, software development, and defense acquisition reform. Grow your skills by merging engineering and acquisition strategy to create rapidly fieldable capabilities in the hands of warfighters. Join our team and create the future of space-based military capabilities for the U.S. Space Force. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• Experience with military satellite communications as an operator, maintainer, or technologist
• Knowledge of U.S. defense force acquisition and contracting processes, integration of new systems or capabilities into operational environments, oversight of innovative technology development efforts, or planning and execution of U.S. military test and evaluation processes
• Knowledge of space systems, electromagnetics, military and commercial satellite communications, communications waveforms and terminals, and military communications doctrine and practice
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field such as Space Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience as a systems engineer or space systems operator for the Space Force, U.S. Space Command, or U.S. Air Force, including performing at the intersection of system acquisition and technical integration
• Knowledge of technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, 5G or 6G wireless commercial communications, optical laser communications, radiation hardening, space-vehicle propulsion, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), semiconductor technology, satellite antenna, and radio frequency system technology
• Ability to quickly assimilate large amounts of technical and programmatic information, plan future technology insertion bounded by cost, schedule, and technical performance goals, and communicate across stakeholder organizations internally and externally to the direct customer
• Possession of excellent communications skills, including interpersonal communication, authoring and delivering presentations, and technical or formal writing
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in an Engineering or Management field 
• PMP, INCOSE ASEP or CSEP, DoD Program Management Level-Practitioner or Advanced, and DAU Engineering and Technical Management Level-Practitioner Certifications

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

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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

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

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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.