As an OPIR Systems Engineer at our leading-edge national security space programs team, you will leverage over a decade of mission processing software expertise to craft and manage cutting-edge satellite architectures. Your daily responsibilities include translating customer IT needs into actionable plans, guiding cloud migration initiatives, integrating advanced technologies, and modernizing legacy systems. You will work closely with mission management planners and operators, managing a development team to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance. Key skills required include experience with national security satellite systems, large DoD or IC satellite ground systems, and knowledge of mission needs and software capabilities. Familiarity with Linux, cloud technologies, Agile methodologies, and Model-Based Systems Engineering is highly desirable for this role focused on transforming the future of technology in national security space programs.
Skills
Linux
Cloud Technologies
Agile
DevSecOps
Model-Based Systems Engineering
Python
Go
Java
C++
AWS
Azure
GCP
Kubernetes
Terraform
Docker
CI/CD
Prometheus
Grafana
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
What you'll do
Develop and manage emerging satellite architectures for national security space programs.
Craft plans to modernize legacy systems, including cloud migration and integration of advanced technology.
Interface with mission management planners and operators on a technical level.
Guide the transformation of national space programs' use of technology.
Manage a team of developers working on mission processing software.
What we're looking for
10+ years experience with mission processing software
2+ years experience in national security satellite systems for SIGINT or GEOINT
Experience managing large DoD or IC satellite ground systems, including OPIR
Proven ability to manage a team of developers and interface with mission management planners
Top Secret clearance required
HS diploma or GED required
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,000–$225,000
range sits above
59%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,697–$192,355
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$185,512
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
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