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# Ground Software Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, PHP (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Web Development, Drupal, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Processing, ReactJS, System-level Testing, Integration Tests, DO-178B, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=887673210437f981

## About the Role

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., * 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 If You 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

## Description

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.


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