Systems Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Work with Booz Allen colleagues and government clients from various DoD and other government agencies to perform systems engineering and plan space and ground system acquisition programs. Help the military integrate the GPS system User Equipment across a large stakeholder community. Provide technical subject matter expertise to determine Air Worthiness and ensure relevant security protocols are being met. Develop and enforce GPS User Equipment Security Certification processes and procedures. Evaluate acquisition documents to ensure compliance with government requirements, processes, and policies. Provide acquisition expertise and counsel to government acquisition offices.

You Have:

• Experience with development or evaluating aviation software

• Experience performing certification authority activities per the military standard order (MSO) program

• Experience conducting software reviews per Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) DO-178 and DO-254

• Experience onducting Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) reviews

• Knowledge of Technical Standard Order program authorization processes and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and guidance

• Knowledge of RTCA DO-229 for equipment certification

• Ability to be highly motivated, have a dynamic work ethic, and contribute to the DoD mission

• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients and contractor teammates

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Nice If You Have:

• 1+ years of experience with development or evaluating aviation software

• 1+ years of experience performing certification authority activities per the military standard order (MSO) program

• Experience reviewing and approving MSO functional data per MSO-C145b and DO-229

• Experience reviewing certification plans and change impact analyses

• Ability to develop issue papers and MSOA letters

• Ability to develop MSO standards and guidance per MSO-C145

• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills

• ​Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

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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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.