Space Domain Awareness Technical Director

The Opportunity

Our organization is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Technical Director to lead the technical design, development, and integration of a complex, large-scale space program. The Technical Director will be the principal technical authority, responsible for the end-to-end architectural integrity, from the mission concept and software system-level design down to the software component interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of space systems, satellite technologies, ground segment operations, and data processing, as well as a strong background in large-scale software system integration.

What You'll Do

• Lead the architectural design and technical roadmap for a space program, ensuring all software components work together seamlessly to meet mission requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between program management, government stakeholders, and a diverse team of engineers, contractors, and partners.
• Define system requirements and decompose them into actionable, verifiable specifications for various software subsystems.
• Conduct trade studies and architectural analyses to evaluate design alternatives and make critical decisions that balance performance, cost, and risk.
• Ensure the program's technical integrity, including managing interfaces, resolving technical conflicts, and overseeing verification and validation efforts across the system lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in space systems, satellite operations, and data analytics to innovate and maintain a competitive edge.
• Mentor and guide a team of senior engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
• Represent the program's technical vision in briefings and reviews with senior leadership and external partners.

You Have

• 12+ years of experience with software and solutions engineering for the Do

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• 10+ years of experience in a systems engineering lead role on a development program
• 5+ years of experience with systems engineering, requirements decomposition, and the application of Agile practices, principles, and patterns
• Knowledge of enterprise-scale architecture and the application to Cloud platform transformation
• Ability to conduct technology assessments and market analysis
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with executive-level briefing materials and delivery
• Ability to lead technical teams, manage complex interfaces, and resolve technical challenges in a fast-paced environment
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a Technology field

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Astrodynamics modeling and Space Domain Awareness
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with digital engineering and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Master's degree
• AWS, Agile Scrum Master, or SAFe Certification

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

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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 $162,800.00 to $303,000.00 (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.

Work Model

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