Space System Software Engineer, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 9 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Skills
About this role
Space System Software Engineer, Lead The Opportunity: As a full stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop sof tware, but to create a system that will make a difference, we need you on our team. We’re looking for a seasoned developer and leader like you with the expertise needed to build sof tware and systems from vision to production ready. This role is more than just coding. As a lead full stack developer at Booz Allen, you’ll lead a team as they learn new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You’ll help develop sof tware-enabled products and help overcome our most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You’ll make sure the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 10+ years of experience leading space system or missile defense systems sof tware development teams in production Experience with weapon system requirements, design, and performance analysis for features such as e nga geability, interceptability, and lethality Experience with DevOps principles, including automated CI / CD pipelines, configuration management, infrastructure automation, and cloud monitoring technologies Experience with systems architecture, requirements management, and technical baseline management Experience providing technical leadership for a sof tware development team and mentoring and supervising employees within a collaborative team environment to help them grow Experience with reviews of complex systems in accordance with the System Engineering Technical Review ( SETR ) process Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language ( SysML ) , DoD Architecture Framework ( DoDAF ) , and Unified Architecture Framework ( UAF ) Ability to effectively communicate, work independently and collaboratively on a cross-functional team, and demonstrate initiative to complete complex tasks to achieve program goals in a fast-paced environment Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree Nice If You Have: Experience with strategic and operational-level missile defense planning, employment, and concepts of operations Experience implementing CI / CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins Experience with embedded programming and scripting languages such as Rus t, C, C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript Experience developing sof tware within an Agile framework and DevSecOps infrastructure as part of a CI / CD pipeline Experience designing the architecture and containerized services with Kubernetes TS/SCI clearance Master’s degree 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. 
Skills Assessment
As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.
 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