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As a Software and Systems Engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to design cloud-based software systems in support of the client. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize data processing in the cloud. You’ll develop your skills in software system support while gaining experience in mission data transformation, meeting data centricity objectives. Grow your skills by merging system processes and documentation with strategic growth and risk management to create efficient and dependable software products. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change., Leads software systems engineering for SATCOM mission planning supporting military NC3 networks. Responsibilities include requirements, architecture, API and backend development, user interface implementation, integration, testing, deployment, code reviews, security, performance improvements, mentoring, and Agile DevSecOps delivery. The role requires onsite work in Colorado Springs, active U.S. Secret clearance, U.S. Person status, and up to 10% travel. Top Skills: AgileAngularAPIsAutomated TestingCi/CdDevsecopsFastapiJavaJavaScriptJqueryNoSQLPostgresPythonSQLTypescriptVulnerability Scanning, Boeing, Develops, integrates, tests, maintains, and supports Java-based software systems and mathematical algorithms for Boeing’s C2BMC missile defense applications. Responsibilities include software architecture, requirements decomposition, interface development, design documentation, coding, debugging, performance optimization, agile execution, integration and testing, operational support, and technical issue resolution. The role collaborates with systems engineering, integration and test teams, and industry partners while supporting full software lifecycle activities for ballistic missile defense systems. Top Skills: AgileAutomated TestingCloud ComputingContainerizationEclipseGradleJ2EeJavaMatlabMavenMbseMicroservicesSpringUmlVirtualization, Vantor, Aerospace * Artificial Intelligence * Computer Vision * Software * Analytics * Defense * Big Data Analytics Own systems engineering and product ownership for flight operations software supporting spacecraft commanding, telemetry, ground systems, and mission operations. Define architectures, MBSE models, APIs, requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria; prioritize the development backlog; drive technical trades; and support implementation, integration, verification, deployment, and operations. Coordinate spacecraft, ground, flight software, mission operations, and engineering stakeholders while identifying integration risks and contributing to enterprise architecture and long-term mission systems roadmaps. Top Skills: AnsysCameo Systems ModelerCcsdsCfdpCi/CdCloud InfrastructureContainerized ServicesDevsecopsEnterprise ArchitectGrpcJira CloudModel-Based Systems Engineering (Mbse)Publish/SubscribeRestService-Oriented Architecture (Soa)Space Packet ProtocolSysml
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Requirements
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make a mission impact and support the warfighter? 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., * Experience with systems engineering and model-based systems engineering
- Experience with Agile methodology, requirements definition, system documentation, and customer support
- Ability to support missions through detailed, well-written, and government-accepted documentation and requirements traceability
- Ability to identify and track technical debt, risks, and opportunities at a tactical and strategic level
- Ability to function on a team and fully engage in Agile planning and support
- Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
- HS diploma or GED
- Ability to obtain a Security+ CE Certification within 6 months of hire date
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with cloud software development, requirements traceability, government contract data requirements lists, risk management processes or best practices, or software back-end testing
- Knowledge of Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Visio graphic design
- Ability to deliver all documentation on-time through the contract data requirements list approval process, including helping to bring the next level of value added to taskings
- Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification
Benefits & conditions
Be an Early Applicant In-Office Aurora, CO, USA 99K-225K Annually Entry level In-Office Aurora, CO, USA 99K-225K Annually Entry level Designs and supports cloud-based software systems for mission and warfighter applications. Translates customer needs into technical requirements, modernizes cloud data processing, manages documentation and requirements traceability, and tracks technical debt, risks, and opportunities. Participates in Agile planning, systems engineering, customer support, testing, and mission data transformation while delivering government-accepted documentation. The summary above was generated by AI Software and Systems Engineer, 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 $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
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.
About the company
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.
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