Software Systems Engineering

Job Number: R0246592
Software Systems Engineer
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical leadership and sof tware engineering expertise to shape the future of national security SATCOM? Do you understand complex mission environments, evolving requirements, and how sof tware must integrate across ground, space, and cyber domains? Your ability to translate user needs into technical requirements, interface definitions, and DevSecOps aligned solutions makes you an essential part of delivering resilient SATCOM capabilities.
As a Sof tware Systems Engineer on our Strategic SATCOM team, you'll help the U.S. Space Force build and modernize critical systems that enable global communications and decision superiority. You'll manage sof tware requirements, evaluate sof tware and asso cia ted deliverables, drive modernization strategies, and guide development teams toward secure and scalable solutions. You'll lead working groups, evaluate technology options, and deliver recommendations to government decision-makers.
You'll collaborate with sof tware developers, cyber engineers, SATCOM operators, systems engineers, and acquisition leads to ensure the sof tware remains aligned with mission needs and integrates effectively with the broader SATCOM enterprise.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in sof tware engineering
• 5+ years of experience with SATCOM, space systems, ground systems, or C2 sof tware
• Experience developing Interface Control Documents ( ICDs ) , service decompositions, and API definitions
• Experience designing cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers, and CI / CD pipelines
• Experience developing and defining software technical baseline artifacts, including code, documentation, and automated build and test assets
• Experience working in Agile environments or SAFe
• Experience performing requirements development and decomposition
• Knowledge of zero trust principles and cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Nice If You Have:
Experience developing system or sof tware architectures using UML, SysML, DoDAF, UPDM, or UAF
Experience with the Sof tware Acquisition Pathway
Experience supporting MILSATCOM programs, Protected Tactical SATCOM ( PTS ) , or DoD systems
Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Sparx EA
Experience integrating AI / ML or automation into enterprise sof tware systems
Knowledge of acquisition processes, technical baselines, configuration control, and systems integration
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences
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.
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.
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Work Model
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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.
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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.