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# Ground Software Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, 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), 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, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, DO-178B, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_AD18361C603C43D0B5D93AC8A79725E8-CO844768663984611

## About the Role

The world can't wait. **You Have:** - 7+ years of experiencewith architecting,implementingor integratingground system components,such assatellite command and control, data processing, communications,ormission planning systems - 7+ years of experienceinsoftware development using programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks, including C++ or Python - 2+ years of experience with program reviews,such asSRR, SDR,SFR, PDR, CDR, MRR,orTRR - 2+ years of experience developingor evaluatingsoftware 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 withAgile 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'sdegree 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 toacquireclient requirements and resolve workflow problems through automationoptimization - Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance - Top Secret clearance **Clearance:** Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. **Compensation** At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.

## Description

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 supportcontractors,and U.S. Space Force personnel to develop and deploymodern 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.