F-35 Software Systems Engineer

F-35 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 and the F-35 program? 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 leader in systems engineering, we’re looking for you to solve complex software system challenges and shape the integration and development of the nation’s most advanced fighter aircraft, the F-35. You recognize the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to integrate a user-focused solution. We’re looking for an experienced systems engineer like you who knows how to implement efficient and effective software, from vision to production-ready system, in an exciting, agile environment, to ensure our team releases the best F-35 possible.

Using your software expertise, you’ll analyze the environment to ensure that your team’s solutions consider the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements. You’ll support the development of F-35 software and the integration of subsystems and new capabilities, including design, development, test, and implementation. You’ll share your skills as your team utilizes new tools and techniques while helping to identify and implement system improvements.

Work with us as we develop systems to create change for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

• 8+ years of experience in systems or avionics engineering, or with design and implementation of software using agile software development principles
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and participating in or leading the NAVAIR SETR process
• Experience with SysML models and source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications
• Experience developing or acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization 
• Experience with developing Interface Control Documentation to enhance internal and external communication
• Experience mentoring or supervising employees within a collaborative, cross-functional software development team environment 
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and system engineering practices
• Ability to independently think, plan and work at both a tactical and strategic level, and integrate MBSE into the Agile software development cycle Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or technology field

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Jira, Java, Python, C#, C/C++, .NET, JavaScript, React, NodeJS, PHP, or Drupal
• Experience with software estimation methodologies including SEER SEM or similar
• Experience with model driven development and UML
• Experience in a systems engineering or related technical position
• Experience with a DoD ACAT II or larger acquisition program office and system engineering practices
• Knowledge of administration of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar 
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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 $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

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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.