Mission Operations and Integration Systems Engineer
- Top Secret clearance
- Secret clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $86.8k–$198k a year. Open mission operations engineer jobs in California post a median of $152k a year, the middle half $133k–$172k, across 66 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
Mission Operations and Integration Systems Engineer ## The Opportunity Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in modernizing position, navigation and timing systems? 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 have the chance to support the design and implementation of space-based systems to deliver resilient, affordable, and sustainable space capabilities.
Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize Global Positioning Systems (GPS). You’ll develop your skills in developing and acquiring space systems while gaining experience with delivering sustained, reliable GPS capabilities to America’s warfighters, our allies, and civil users.
Grow your skills by merging space vehicle development and acquisition to develop client solutions, assess technical designs, and test programs. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change. Join us.
The world can't wait. ## You Have - 10+ years of experience in space systems engineering, integration, and testing - 10+ years of experience in system of systems integration and integrated system testing for space, ground, or user programs - Experience in space segment to ground segment integration, including mission readiness test planning and execution - Experience developing integrated plans and schedules, developing decision briefings, managing giver or receivers, and managing risks for space programs - Experience with collaboration tools, including Confluence or Jira - Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional team meetings and task execution across systems engineering and integration activities - Ability to be highly motivated, display a dynamic work ethic, and contribute to the DoD mission - Ability to communicate effectively 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 - 15+ years of experience in space vehicle systems engineering, integration, and testing - Experience with launch planning and execution and satellite operations - Experience performing multiple systems engineering and program management functions - Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle milestones and DoD systems engineering, test, and production policies, standards, and practices - Knowledge of GPS space, ground, or user segment - Ability to create program or systems engineering documentation - Possession of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills - Top Secret clearance - Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science - PMP, ESEP, CSEP, or OCSMP Certifications ## 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 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 $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 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 yourown 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.
From Booz Allen Hamilton's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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