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Advanced Aircraft Systems Engineer

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Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
Job Number: R0240814

Advanced Aircraft 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 defense? 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 systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape the future of advanced aircraft fighter programs by applying your technical expertise and systems engineering practices as you coordinate with government stakeholders, program management offices, and engineering teams to ensure technical and programmatic alignment. You will apply your expertise in systems engineering activities, defense acquisition processes, technical reviews, and program documentation in a government or contractor environment. Your customer will t rus t you to assist with develop ment and maintenance of engineering and program documentation such as Systems Engineering Plans ( SEP ) , technical reports, and briefing materials. You'll have the opportunity to broaden skills in risk management, configuration management, and technical baseline activities as well as the preparation and presentation of technical briefings to internal and external stakeholders.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • 5 years of experience with engineering on a DoW, National Security, or Aerospace program
  • 2 years of experience with DoW acquisition and systems engineering processes
  • Experience supporting or participating in Systems Engineering Technical Review ( SETR ) events
  • Ability to lead engineering teams or engineering projects
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering ( MBSE ) met hodologies and tools, such as Cameo, MagicDraw, SysML, and MATLAB
  • Experience in a DoW aircraft or weapon s system program acquisition office
  • Possession of strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Science or Technology
  • INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional ( CSEP ) Certification

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. 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.

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.

Salary : $86,800 - $198,000

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