Systems Engineer, Senior
The Opportunity:
Serve as a Systems and Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership in support of U.S. Navy munitions and energetics programs. Support the full system development lifecycle using your experience in systems engineering, test planning and execution, configuration management, cost tracking, and service life extension assessments. Work across multidisciplinary teams and test organizations to deliver high-quality technical products and support mission-critical defense objectives. Provide systems and mechanical engineering support for U.S. Navy munitions and energetics programs across the system development lifecycle. Investigate components and systems requiring service life extension and prepare technical assessments and recommendation reports. Maintain configuration management control for program drawings and specifications to preserve technical baseline integrity. Perform cost tracking to support program execution and budget awareness. Author and prepare ordnance assessment test plans, coordinate with multiple test organizations to plan and execute testing, communicate status, gather and assess data, witness test events, and prepare final reports recommending whether to pursue a service life extension. Apply systems engineering principles across all phases of the DoD 5000 acquisition lifecycle, including requirements definition, interface management, system analysis, and development. Develop test plans and reports, support verification and traceability activities, and manage technical risk and configuration throughout execution. Produce clear and concise technical documentation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience solving complex systems engineering problems in support of defense, weapons, munitions, explosives, propellants, or energetic materials programs
- Experience preparing and presenting technical reports, briefings, test plans, test procedures, and engineering recommendations for government stakeholders
- Experience supporting the design, development, and review of systems engineering artifacts, including requirements analysis, interface design, system architecture, hardware or software design, performance analysis, test requirements, test plans, and test reports
- Experience authoring and preparing ordnance assessment test plans
- Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes and DoD 5000 procedures
- Experience with configuration management and cost tracking tools or processes
- Knowledge of U.S. Navy energetic materials and ordnance lifecycle considerations
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with government stakeholders
- Ability to present complex technical information clearly
- Possession of strong written and verbal communication skills
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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Work Model
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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.