Systems Integration Lab Lead

Systems Integration Lab Lead

The Opportunity: 

As a systems engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems and architectures that support Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) programs. That knowledge is key when it comes to providing technical oversight and direct support with advanced Air, Ground, and Maritime ISR systems integration throughout the critical operational environments across global installations. 

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to support a broad range of mission partners in the DoW. Our team performs a wide range of technical development, engineering, integration, cybersecurity, and testing and evaluation of existing and new systems, including Cloud transport, SD-WAN or LAN network transport infrastructure and configurations, RF or SATCOM communication systems, and the associated cybersecurity posture for manned and unmanned ISR assets required under the DoW. This includes implementing best practices to enhance the C2ISR system performance and guarantee operational stability of infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems 

That’s why we need you, a systems engineer who understands what “No-Fail” means. You operate with extreme ownership and demonstrate full accountability for outcomes, proactively identifying problems, driving solutions, and ensuring completion without reliance on external direction. You take personal responsibility for mission success, team performance, and deliverable quality—owning both successes and failures. You anticipate risks, remove obstacles, and act decisively to close gaps before they impact schedule, cost, or performance. 

In this role, you will operate with a “no excuses” mindset while maintaining professional humility and continuous improvement. You’ll elevate team effectiveness by taking initiative beyond assigned responsibilities to support mission objectives. You’ll provide technical leadership encompassing design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and optimization for manned and unmanned C2ISR systems. Additionally, you’ll direct, advise, and assist with operational site integrations, proactively test and evaluate emerging capabilities for future requirements, monitor system functionality, manage security compliance with established military standards, reinforce configuration management rigor and standards, and directly report, advise, and direct on behalf of the government customer. The Systems Integration Lab (SIL) will coordinate efforts with the on-site Engineering Lead to ensure seamless performance and robust system health.   

Join us. The world can't wait. 

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience ensuring reliable operations of RF, SATCOM channels, transport networks, and mission communications in support of C2ISR operations 

• 10+ years of experience supervising cross-functional teams, including senior systems engineers, optimizing core systems, conducting robust network and software testing, and sustaining operational reliability 

• Ability to prepare written documents, including reports, test plans, design specifications, requirements documents, and training materials 

• Ability to brief and present findings to clients, customers, and external partners

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M or DoDM 8140.03 Certification such as Security+ Certification within 60 days of start date

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience with U.S. SOCOM AISR Sensor Data Transport Infrastructure and its supporting communications architecture, including UVDS connectivity

• Experience with ISR Sensor Data Transport Infrastructure and its supporting communications architecture

• Experience with OEM-Specific downlink or processing gateways, black and red-side configurations, or terrestrial network connectivity and associated distribution solutions

• Experience with sensor producing platform integration, SATCOM Ground Terminals used to downlink the produced sensor data, the processing and distribution ground entry points or gateways used to process and distribute the sensor data, and the terrestrial transport used to route or deliver the processed sensor data to, with, or among the intended or authorized consumers

• CESP, CCNA, CCNP, or AWS Cloud Architect 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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (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

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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.

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.