F-35 Software Systems Engineer

About

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security and the F-35 program? 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 leader in systems engineering, we’re looking for you to solve complex software system challenges and shape the integration and development of the nation’s most advanced fighter aircraft, the F‑35. You recognize the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to integrate a user‑focused solution. We’re looking for an experienced systems engineer who knows how to implement efficient and effective software, from vision to production‑ready system, in an exciting, agile environment, to ensure our team releases the best F‑35 possible.

Using your software expertise, you’ll analyze the environment to ensure that your team’s solutions consider the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements. You’ll support the development of F‑35 software and the integration of subsystems and new capabilities, including design, development, test, and implementation. You’ll share your skills as your team utilizes new tools and techniques while helping to identify and implement system improvements.

Work with us as we develop systems to create change for the better. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in systems or avionics engineering, or with design and implementation of software using agile software development principles
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and participating in or leading the NAVAIR SETR process
• Experience with SysML models and source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications
• Experience developing or acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization
• Experience with developing Interface Control Documentation to enhance internal and external communication
• Experience mentoring or supervising employees within a collaborative, cross‑functional software development team environment
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and system engineering practices
• Ability to independently think, plan and work at both a tactical and strategic level, and integrate MBSE into the Agile software development cycle (Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products)
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or technology field

Nice to Have

• Experience with Jira, Java, Python, C#, C/C++, .NET, JavaScript, React, NodeJS, PHP, or Drupal
• Experience with software estimation methodologies including SEER SEM or similar
• Experience with model‑driven development and UML
• Experience in a systems engineering or related technical position
• Experience with a DoD ACAT II or larger acquisition program office and system engineering practices
• Knowledge of administration of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $99,000 – $225,000 (annualized USD)
• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values
• Full‑time and part‑time employees (≥ 20 hours/week) are eligible for the full benefits package; part‑time employees below the threshold receive select offerings (excluding health benefits)

Work Model

• Remote – May still require occasional in‑person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid – Expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, with possible visits to a customer facility.
• Onsite – Primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers as required.

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.