Satellite Payload Systems Engineer, Lead at Booz Allen – Chantilly | Jobyssey

Satellite Payload Systems Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

Booz Allen is seeking a systems engineer with demonstrated experience in end-to-end payload development for spaceflight systems, including requirements derivation, architecture definition, subsystem integration, flight readiness verification, and thermal, vibration, and radiation environmental qualification. Preferred candidates will have contributed to payloads that have successfully completed launch and on‑orbit commissioning within operational LEO, MEO, GEO, or deep space missions.

As a Satellite Payload Lead Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping next‑generation space systems for national security missions. You will apply deep expertise in satellite payloads, design and test of satellites, and space mission operations to architect, model, and assess end‑to‑end solutions. Working closely with systems engineers, software developers, and mission domain experts, you will conduct rigorous trade studies, define system‑level requirements and interfaces, and identify architecture gaps, risks, and technology opportunities critical to delivering resilient future space payloads. You will collaborate directly with government clients and industry partners to maintain awareness of emerging space architecture and contribute to technical white papers, capability demonstrations, and proposals that position our team at the forefront of mission innovation. As our portfolio expands, you will have opportunities to lead systems engineering teams across multiple efforts, driving successful delivery of advanced space systems and shaping the direction of our space business.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

3+ years of experience supporting national security space programs, specifically in SIGINT or GEOINT mission areas
Experience in the design, development, integration, and verification of payloads for spaceflight systems
Experience with space vehicle design and manufacture practices, payload integration, and proto-flight testing of space vehicle systems
Experience executing systems engineering processes across the full lifecycle for satellite space systems, from requirements development through operational deployment
Experience with descriptive modeling tools such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture or MagicDraw
Experience developing analytical or automation scripts using engineering toolsets such as MATLAB, Python, or VBA
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and work in a team environment
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics

Nice If You Have:

Experience integrating COTS products into space systems
Experience developing high‑fidelity satellite models and simulations for proliferated constellations, including orbital dynamics, payload performance, and end‑to‑end mission effectiveness analysis
Experience contributing to Agile and DevSecOps software development pipelines, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing, and secure software practices
Ability to architect and deliver technical solutions within classified Intelligence Community or Department of Defense environments, adhering to security, accreditation, and mission‑assurance requirements
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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

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.

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