System Engineering Consultant

System Engineering Consultant

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)?  As a systems engineering consultant, you understand the challenges and opportunities in developing large-scale systems of disruptive capability. That knowledge is key when it comes to assisting the Department of Defense (DoD) with strategic consulting on research and development (R&D) to deploy technology beyond laboratory settings.  Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering an application-focused engineering solution.

As a systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape development of novel technologies by leveraging your technical expertise to support DARPA decision-makers with the strategic evaluation of new concepts and assessments of technological gaps.  You will have the opportunity to work with world-class scientists and engineers to shape national security investment through the development of cutting-edge technologies. You will leverage technical expertise to support senior DoD decision-makers with the strategic evaluation of new concepts and assessments of technological gaps.  You will support our client’s mission by providing recommendations on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs through preparing in-depth analyses, conducting background research, traveling to R&D facilities, and interfacing with the R&D community.  You will work closely with government clients to track and evaluate the progress of sponsored research, and communicate technical findings to a wide audience.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

• 5+ years of experience in System Engineering for physical hardware products

• 3+ years of experience with authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience modeling complicated systems, to include relationships and dependencies of sub-systems and components

• Experience managing development of large systems involving diverse technical fields

• Experience leading teams of 5+ people

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience performing or supporting government-sponsored research activities

• Knowledge of electrical, thermal, mechanical, optical noise sources and error models

• Knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes and their impact on yield, performance, and reliability

• Ability to commute to Arlington, VA

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• TS/SCI clearance

• Doctorate degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.