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Satellite Mission Management Engineer – Lead

Posted on 10/1/2024

Booz Allen

Booz Allen

Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$84.6k - $193kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Aurora, CO, USA + 2 more

More locations: Colorado Springs, CO, USA | Chantilly, VA, USA

Hybrid position requiring periodic work from Booz Allen or client site facilities.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Research & Development
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience with satellite mission management systems
  • 2+ years of experience with engineering for cloud-based platforms or applications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, CS, or a scientific field and 6+ years of experience with the Systems Engineering life cycle on large Government satellite ground systems, or Master's degree in Engineering, Math, CS, or a scientific field and 4+ years of experience with the Systems Engineering life cycle on large Government satellite ground systems
  • Top Secret clearance
Responsibilities
  • help define end-to-end solutions to successfully manage emerging satellite architectures for national security space programs
  • leverage knowledge of the industry and existing mission management systems and approaches in collaboration with other systems engineers, software developers, and Subject Matter Experts to model candidate system architectures, conduct trade studies, and identify gaps and risks that must be addressed to successfully develop future mission management systems
  • engage with clients and industry partners to keep the team informed about the development of future space architectures
  • develop white papers, demonstrations, and proposals for next-generation mission management systems to continue expanding our business and mission impact
  • take on key systems engineering roles on one or more contracts to ensure successful delivery of new mission management systems to our clients

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$66.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Strategic investments in high-growth areas like AI security and space technology offer employees exposure to innovative and impactful projects.
  • Booz Allen's diversified portfolio across commercial and military sectors provides stability and multiple avenues for career growth.
  • The company's venture capital arm allows for a dynamic work environment where employees can engage with startups and emerging technologies.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in AI and space technology sectors could pose challenges in maintaining a leading edge.
  • Balancing investments between commercial and military applications may lead to strategic misalignments.

What makes Booz Allen unique

  • Booz Allen's venture capital arm, Booz Allen Ventures, strategically invests in dual-use technologies, setting it apart from traditional consulting firms.
  • Their focus on AI security and space automation through investments in companies like HiddenLayer and Albedo highlights a unique blend of consulting and cutting-edge technology.
  • Booz Allen's involvement in both commercial and military sectors provides a diversified portfolio that leverages dual-use capabilities.