Weapon Systems Engineer, Senior

The Challenge:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in 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 have the chance to shape security and safety for your client. Your customer will trust you to lead the system integration of new weapon developments, including hypersonics, but also evolve them on the path of advanced technology solutions. You will be responsible for integrating the latest weapons onto the aircraft fleet. You’ll analyze requirements that meet the warfighters' needs, evaluate technical products for quality, and oversee the integration and testing.

You Have:

• Experience with weapon system integration in support of subsystem requirement definition, development, integration, and testing
• Experience performing requirements development and verification methods, including review of requirement documents, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), test and evaluation, and airworthiness certification of the weapon development
• Experience leading technical discussions for system integration platforms, subsystems, or line replacement units during project planning, review sessions, and informal interactions with the client or outside agencies
• Experience providing inputs and recommendations for programmatic, engineering, and test briefings, including planning efforts, execution, documentation activities, and reviews
• Knowledge of National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Manual of Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, MIL-STD-461 electromagnetic testing standards, and MIL-STD-1760 weapons
• Ability to identify risks, issues, and opportunities for an aircraft modification program
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry, or Master's degree and 7+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with NTIA Manual of Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, MIL-STD-461 electromagnetic testing standards, and MIL-STD-1760 weapons restrictions, rules, and procedures for authorizing frequency assignment
• Experience with engineering review and analysis of weapon system contractor proposals and other technical documentation in support of DoD aircraft and avionic subsystems
• Knowledge of DoD 5000 series policies, procedures, and processes
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and subsystems to identify and assess form, fit, and function capabilities
• Ability to work and present to senior ranking officials
• Top Secret clearance​
• Master's degree in Engineering

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Build Your Career:

When you join Booz Allen, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other professionals doing similar work across multiple markets. You’ll share best practices and work through challenges as you gain experience and mentoring to develop your career. In addition, you will have access to a wealth of training resources through our Engineering & Science University, an online learning portal where you can access more than 5000 tech courses, certifications and books. Build your technical skills through hands-on training on the latest tools and tech from our in-house experts. Pursuing certifications that directly impact your role? You may be able to take advantage of our tuition assistance, on-site courses, vendor relationships, and a network of experts who can give you helpful tips. We’ll help you develop the career you want as you chart your own course for success.

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 $81,800.00 to $186,000.00 (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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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