Lead Space System Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Remote Work:
No
Job Number:
R0248058
Location:
Huntsville,AL,US
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Additional Locations:

• Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
• El Segundo, California, USA
• McLean, Virginia, USA

Space System Software Engineer, Lead
The Opportunity:
As a full stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you're looking for the chance to not just develop software, but to create a system that will make a difference, we need you on our team. We're looking for a seasoned developer and leader like you with the expertise needed to build software and systems from vision to production ready.
This role is more than just coding. As a lead full stack developer at Booz Allen, you'll lead a team as they learn new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You'll help develop software-enabled products and help overcome our most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You'll make sure the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• 10+ years of experience leading space system or missile defense systems software development teams in production
• Experience with weapon system requirements, design, and performance analysis for features such as engageability, interceptability, and lethality
• Experience with DevOps principles, including automated CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, infrastructure automation, and cloud monitoring technologies
• Experience with systems architecture, requirements management, and technical baseline management
• Experience providing technical leadership for a software development team and mentoring and supervising employees within a collaborative team environment to help them grow
• Experience with reviews of complex systems in accordance with the System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process
• Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML), DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), and Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
• Ability to effectively communicate, work independently and collaboratively on a cross-functional team, and demonstrate initiative to complete complex tasks to achieve program goals in a fast-paced environment
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with strategic and operational-level missile defense planning, employment, and concepts of operations
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
• Experience with embedded programming and scripting languages such as Rust, C, C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript
• Experience developing software within an Agile framework and DevSecOps infrastructure as part of a CI/CD pipeline
• Experience designing the architecture and containerized services with Kubernetes
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree

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.
Skills AssessmentAs part of Booz Allen's skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.
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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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
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.
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