Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton_United States

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North Charleston, SC Until 9/15/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description
Systems Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national security? 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 systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape Naval C4I Sustainment and Modernizations Efforts by leading the best C4I engineering teams in the business. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like project management and expand your technical engineering knowledge. Join our team and create the future of C4I Systems Engineering in the Navy.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • 5+ years of experience supporting C4I systems such as GCCS, NAVMACS, HF, UHF, VHF Radios and Antennas, Tactical Data Links 11,16, and 22, CENTRIXS, Network Communications, SATCOM, and ADSI as an engineer  

  • 3+ years of experience supporting Systems Engineering and Technical Reviews (SETR) and system integration

  • Experience performing requirements analysis and fulfillment, including activities such as site surveys, system integration, and System Operation Verification Tests (SOVTs)

  • Experience with Virtual Machine (VM) environment construction, expansion, administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance using hypervisors such as VMWare tools

  • Experience with Cisco networking administration on routers, switches, and implementing security controls and Windows Server, Exchange, and Active Directory operations and maintenance

  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system installation, modification, command-line interface, and administration and Network Attached Storage (NAS) and tape backup administration and system restoration

  • Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Troubleshooting Guides, and Software Installation Procedures (SIP)

  • Ability to support C4I systems upgrades around the globe and work directly with senior military and government officials

  • Secret clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with Microsoft Project, Sharepoint, Teams, and 365 tools

  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering such as Cameo and Magic Draw

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software 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

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.

About this role

Summary

Support C4I systems, perform system integration, and upgrade projects for Navy systems.

Job title

Systems Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Onsite in North Charleston, SC with possible in-person work at facilities.

Salary

$87k–$198k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C4I systemssystem integrationrequirements analysisVMwareCisco networkingWindows ServerRed Hat LinuxNAS backup

Preferred skills

Model Based Systems EngineeringMicrosoft ProjectSharepoint

Specializations

C4I systemssystem integrationrequirements analysisVMwarenetworking
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

North Charleston, SC, USA

On-site City