Aerospace Propulsion Engineer Arlington, VA

Aerospace Propulsion Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact developing and sustaining propulsion control systems for advanced fighter aircraft? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission.  

As an engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape the future of advanced fighter aircraft programs by applying aerospace propulsion, engine controls, and flight-critical software knowledge. You’ll have the opportunity to translate real-world needs into technical specifications for next-generation engine control modules and component improvements for the engine. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. Share your expertise through leadership and mentoring, while broadening your skillset into areas like prognostics and health management, reliability, and sustainability.

Join us. The world can’t wait.
 

You Have: 

• 10+ years of experience with gas turbine engines and control systems

• 5+ years of experience in flight-critical software development

• 5+ years of experience in systems integration on 5th gen fighter aircraft

• Experience using MATLAB to perform engineering analyses

• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and system engineering practices

• Ability to think, plan, and work at both tactical and strategic levels independently

• Ability to lead a small team of engineers

• Secret clearance

• Bachelors degree in Aeronautics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
   

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with model-based system engineering

• Experience with Amazon AWS and Python

• Experience with Earned Value Management

• Possession of excellent organizational and project management skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Aeronautics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
   

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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.