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# Software Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800 - $198,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Network Interface Controllers, Software Architecture, Satcom, Rhapsody, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Modeling Language, UML, Enterprise Software Applications, MagicDraw, SC Clearance, DODAF, Devsecops, Microservices
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_A289B7249B7D4F576CFD23FB584C32EE

## About the Role

The world can't wait.You Have: 7+ years of experience in software engineering5+ years of experience with SATCOM, space systems, ground systems, or C2 softwareExperience developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), service decompositions, and API definitionsExperience designing cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers, and CI/CD pipelinesExperience developing and defining software technical baseline artifacts, including code, documentation, and automated build and test assetsExperience working in Agile environments or SAFeExperience performing requirements development and decomposition Knowledge of zero trust principles and cybersecurity frameworks such as RMFSecret clearanceBachelor's degree in CS or EngineeringNice If You Have: Experience developing system or software architectures using UML, SysML, DoDAF, UPDM, or UAFExperience with the Software Acquisition PathwayExperience supporting MILSATCOM programs, Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS), or DoD systemsExperience with MBSE
tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Sparx EAExperience integrating AI/ML or automation into enterprise software systemsKnowledge of acquisition processes, technical baselines, configuration control, and systems integrationAbility to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiencesTS/SCI clearanceMaster's degreeClearance: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.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.

## Description

Your ability to translate user needs into technical requirements, interface definitions, and DevSecOps aligned solutions makes you an essential part of delivering resilient SATCOM capabilities.As a Software Systems Engineer on our Strategic SATCOM team, you'll help the U.S. Space Force build and modernize critical systems that enable global communications and decision superiority.
You'll manage software requirements, evaluate software and associated deliverables, drive modernization strategies, and guide development teams toward secure and scalable solutions.
You'll lead working groups, evaluate technology options, and deliver recommendations to government decision-makers.You'll collaborate with software developers, cyber engineers, SATCOM operators, systems engineers, and acquisition leads to ensure the software remains aligned with mission needs and integrates effectively with the broader SATCOM enterprise.Join us.