Booz Allen
space
GroundSoftwareSystemsEngineer
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“Ground Software Systems Engineer at Booz Allen. Skills: Ground system components, Software development, C++, Python. Develop and deploy modern ground systems to support rapid acquisition of future capabilities. Assist the government in ensuring space, ground, and crypto segments are integrated successfully to meet user’s needs”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet user’s needs; Ensure capabilities are delivered
Industry & Context.
Resolve workflow problems through automation optimization
Secret clearance, Top Secret clearance (preferred), Identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence, Expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, Prohibition of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews unless permission is explicitly provided
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience with architecting, implementing or integrating ground system components, such as satellite command and control, data processing, communications, or mission planning systems, 7+ years of experience in software development using programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks, including C++ or Python, 2+ years of experience with program reviews, such as SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, MRR, or TRR, 2+ years of experience developing or evaluating software design documentation, interface documentation, technical reports, and integration procedures for operational use and future development, Experience with integration tests, system-level tests, troubleshooting, and debugging to verify software functionality and system interoperability, Experience with Agile software development methodologies, Ability to work proactively with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, cybersecurity, and operations, to gather requirements and ensure alignment with mission goals, Secret clearance, Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Nice to Have
Experience with Java, Python, C#, C, C++,. NET, JavaScript, React, NodeJS, PHP, or Drupal, Knowledge of software development standards such as DO-178C, Ability to acquire client requirements and resolve workflow problems through automation optimization, Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance, Top Secret clearance
What You'll Do.
Develop and deploy modern ground systems to support rapid acquisition of future capabilities
Assist the government in ensuring space
and crypto segments are integrated successfully to meet user’s needs
Provide direct support to the chief engineer
Manage the Booz Allen engineering team supporting the program office
Ensure capabilities are delivered
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Booz Allen colleagues, other support contractors, and U. S. Space Force personnel; Work proactively with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, cybersecurity, and operations, to gather requirements and ensure alignment with mission goals
Process & Methodology
Manage the Booz Allen engineering team supporting the program office
Full Job Description
Ground Software Systems Engineer **The Opportunity:** Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security space missions? 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. If this sounds like you, come join Booz Allen’s strategic team to work on a top-priority space program. On our team, you will work will Booz Allen colleagues, other support contractors, and U.S. Space Force personnel to develop and deploy modern ground systems to support rapid acquisition of future capabilities. You will be an integral part of the engineering branch to assist the government in ensuring space, ground, and crypto segments are integrated successfully to meet user’s needs. You will provide direct support to the chief engineer and manage the Booz Allen engineering team supporting the program office. Your expertise and innovative thinking will be critical to ensuring capabilities are delivered. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * 7+ years of experience with architecting, implementing or integrating ground system components, such as satellite command and control, data processing, communications, or mission planning systems * 7+ years of experience in software development using programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks, including C++ or Python * 2+ years of experience with program reviews, such as SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, MRR, or TRR * 2+ years of experience developing or evaluating software design documentation, interface documentation, technical reports, and integration procedures for operational use and future development * Experience with integration tests, system-level tests, troubleshooting, and debugging to verify software functionality and system interoperability
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