Space Communications Technology and Acquisition Planning Engineer

Space Communications Technology and Acquisition Planning Engineer Job Overview Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on 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’ll have the chance to shape military satellite‑based communications and navigation capabilities by leading technical analysis and developmental projects. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like space hardware, software development, and defense acquisition reform. Grow your skills by merging engineering and acquisition strategy to create rapidly fieldable capabilities in the hands of warfighters. Join our team and create the future of space‑based military capabilities for the U.S. Space Force. Join us. The world can’t wait. Required Qualifications Experience with military satellite communications as an operator, maintainer, or technologist Knowledge of U.S. defense force acquisition and contracting processes, integration of new systems or capabilities into operational environments, oversight of innovative technology development efforts, or planning and execution of U.S. military test and evaluation processes Knowledge of space systems, electromagnetics, military and commercial satellite communications, communications waveforms and terminals, and military communications doctrine and practice Ability to travel up to 20% of the time Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field such as Space Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering Preferred Qualifications Experience as a systems engineer or space systems operator for the Space Force, U.S. Space Command, or U.S. Air Force, including performing at the intersection of system acquisition and technical integration Knowledge of technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, 5G or 6G wireless commercial communications, optical laser communications, radiation hardening, space‑vehicle propulsion, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), semiconductor technology, satellite antenna, and radio frequency system technology Ability to quickly assimilate large amounts of technical and programmatic information, plan future technology insertion bounded by cost, schedule, and technical performance goals, and communicate across stakeholder organizations internally and externally to the direct customer Possession of excellent communications skills, including interpersonal communication, authoring and delivering presentations, and technical or formal writing TS/SCI clearance Master’s degree in an Engineering or Management field PMP, INCOSE ASEP or CSEP, DoD Program Management Level‑Practitioner or Advanced, and DAU Engineering and Technical Management Level‑Practitioner Certifications Compensation and Benefits Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). We offer health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for the full benefit program; those below are only eligible for select offerings. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Booz Allen Hamilton