Systems Engineer, Lead

Systems Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the Department of Defense? 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 leader in systems engineering, we’re looking for you to solve complex challenges and shape defense acquisition by leading a diverse team of software, test, cyber, and mission-based engineers. Your customer will trust you to design and develop these systems and evolve them with advanced technology solutions. Share your expertise through leadership and mentoring while broadening your skill set into Test and Evaluation, Cyber Engineering, End-to-End Testing, and Mission-based Test Design. Grow your skills by merging Systems Engineering and Model-Based Engineering to create Digital Threads across engineering disciplines. Join our team and create the future of modern warfare areas in the Department of Defense. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 10 years of experience in systems engineering, including systems architecture and design, requirements analysis and management, interface definition and management, verification and validation, and trade study design and execution

• Experience leading the development of technical strategies, technology roadmaps, and technical team skill development plans involving at least two projects exceeding $5M each

• Experience developing systems engineering plans, developing mitigation plans, and identifying cost, schedule, and performance risks

• Experience providing systems engineering support to the development, operations, or sustainment of DoD programs

• Experience conducting or supporting System Requirements Reviews (SRRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and System Verification Reviews (SVRs)

• Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2, and requirements management processes and tools, including DOORs or JAMA

• Knowledge of defining the architecture approach and vision for complex systems that integrate work products across functions and product teams

• Ability to lead tasks in formal and informal group settings and write and maintain technical documents, including test plans, test reports, data analysis, and management plans

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master’s degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with digital engineering environments, including IBM DOORS NextGen, Dassault MagicDraw family of products, Windchill or TeamCenter, Syndeia, and Atlassian Jira or similar

• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)

• Knowledge of DoD Multi-Service Operational Test and Software Test and Evaluation (T&E)

• Knowledge of DoD 5000.02 acquisition lifecycle and systems engineering requirements

• Knowledge of the Agile development methodology, associated toolsets, and roles

• Ability to lead, coach, and direct activities to achieve a trusted technical solution

• Ability to effectively communicate with subject matter experts and end users to assist in the development of hardware and software solutions

• Doctorate degree

• Systems Engineering or Architecture Accreditation Certification, including INCOSE SEP Certification or Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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 $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (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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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.

Salary : $96,600 - $220,000