Booz Allen is seeking a Lead Satellite Payload Systems Engineer with extensive experience in end-to-end payload development for spaceflight systems, including requirements derivation and environmental qualification. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to conduct trade studies, define system-level requirements, and identify critical architecture gaps and risks. The ideal candidate will apply their deep expertise in satellite payloads and mission operations to architect resilient future space systems while contributing to technical white papers and proposals for national security missions. Key responsibilities include managing multiple tasks, executing systems engineering processes across the full lifecycle of satellite projects, and developing analytical scripts using tools like MATLAB or Python. Preferred candidates have experience with COTS product integration, high-fidelity satellite modeling, and Agile software development practices within classified environments.
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MATLAB
VBA
Cameo Enterprise Architecture
MagicDraw
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What you'll do
Define system-level requirements and interfaces for satellite payloads.
Conduct trade studies to identify architecture gaps and risks in space systems.
Architect end-to-end solutions for next-generation space missions.
Execute systems engineering processes throughout the lifecycle of satellite projects.
Develop technical white papers and proposals for advanced space systems.
Collaborate with government clients and partners on emerging space architectures.
What we're looking for
3+ years of experience in national security space programs, specifically SIGINT or GEOINT.
Extensive experience in payload design, development, integration, and verification for spaceflight systems.
Proficiency with descriptive modeling tools like Cameo Enterprise Architecture or MagicDraw.
Expertise in executing full lifecycle systems engineering processes for satellite space systems.
Experience developing analytical scripts using MATLAB, Python, or VBA for engineering tasks.
Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI clearance preferred.
Bachelor's degree in STEM field.
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,000–$225,000
range sits above
50%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$129,200–$207,100
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$205,000
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
Booz Allen Hamilton currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
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