Precise Positioning Service Equipment Certification Subject Matter Expert
Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- H-1B history
- 9 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
About this role
Precise Positioning Service Equipment Certification Subject Matter Expert The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in GPS User equipment? 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. This position supports the Government Client in executing an assurance and authorization framework modeled after the FAA Technical Standard Order ( TSO ) process. As a technical certification spe cia list, you will help evaluate, oversee, and advance Program activities for GPS Precise Positioning Service ( PPS ) User Equipment. This role involves direct e nga gement with government, industry, and applicant organizations to ensure equipment meets applicable performance, assurance, and compliance requirements. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: Experience performing certification authority activities in accordance with the military standard order ( MSO ) program Experience with conducting sof tware reviews per Radio Technical Commission ( RTCA ) for Aeronautics DO-178 and DO-254 Experience evaluating Airborne Electronic Hardware ( AEH ) develop ment processes and compliance artifacts Knowledge of Technical Standard Order ( TSO ) authorization processes and FAA regulatory guidance Knowledge of GPS PPS User Equipment and application of RTCA DO‑229 MOPS for equipment certification Ability to interpret FAA regulations, policy materials, and advisory circulars Ability to communicate effectively and establish collaborative relationships with government clients and contractor teammates Ability to identify emerging certification risks and potential impacts, clearly communicate relevant certification information to the team, and analyze issues to develop effective, appropriate solutions Ability to obtain a Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science Nice If You Have: 1+ years of experience with develop ment or evaluating aviation sof tware 1+ years of experience performing certification authority activities in accordance with MSO-C145b and RTCA DO-229 requirements Experience with reviewing and approving MSO functional data per MSO-C145b, DO-229 Experience reviewing certification plans and change impact analyses Ability to develop formal certification documentation, including issue papers and MSOA letters Ability to contribute to drafting and refining MSO standards and asso cia ted guidance per MSO-C145 Possession of excellent interpersonal skills that support collaboration across government and industry stakeholders Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information .
Compensation
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