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Tactical Networks Systems Engineer

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.

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Compensation
$87–198K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Tactical Networks Systems Engineer will design tactical networks supporting the U.S. Navy and other afloat commands and help modernize development processes for tactical afloat network designs. The role translates customer needs into technical specifications and supports Navy technical system design, development, and delivery. The engineer will develop expertise in networks, software integration, and Navy acquisition while contributing to customer-focused engineering solutions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems Engineering, requiredSystems Integration, requiredSustainment Engineering, requiredLifecycle Management, requiredRequirements Management, requiredConfiguration Management, requiredRisk Management, requiredVerification and Validation, requiredTechnical Coordination, requiredPlatform Sustainment, nice to haveNavy Acquisition, nice to haveExecutive Briefings, nice to haveTechnical Recommendations, nice to haveATO and RMF, nice to haveAgile Methodologies, nice to haveDevSecOps, nice to haveSystems-of-Systems Integration, nice to have

Qualifications

5+ Years Systems Engineering Experience, requiredSecret Clearance, requiredBachelor's in Technical Field, required7+ Years Navy Acquisition Experience, nice to haveLead Systems Integrator Experience, nice to haveTechnical Lead Experience, nice to haveIPT Lead Experience, nice to haveTop Secret Clearance, nice to haveMaster's in Technical Discipline, nice to havePMP or INCOSE CSEP or Security+ or CISSP or SAFe or Agile Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Tactical Networks Systems Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in Navy technical system design, development, and delivery? 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 design tactical networks to support the US Navy and other afloat commands. Your technical expertise will be vital as you modernize the development processes for tactical afloat network designs. You'll develop your skills in networks and software integration while gaining experience in Navy acquisition. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, sustainment engineering, or lifecycle management supporting Federal programs such as the DoD or Navy

  • Knowledge of systems engineering processes, including requirements management, configuration management, risk management, and verification and validation

  • Ability to coordinate technical activities across multiple engineering teams, government stakeholders, and functional organizations

  • Secret clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology

Nice If You Have:

  • 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, platform sustainment, or lifecycle management supporting Navy acquisition programs

  • Experience supporting PMW 110, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, PEO Digital, or other maritime C5ISR programs

  • Experience as a Lead Systems Integrator, Technical Lead, or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

  • Knowledge of Navy sustainment processes, ATO or RMF requirements, Agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and systems-of-systems integration

  • Ability to develop executive-level briefings and present technical recommendations to senior government and industry leadership

  • Top Secret clearance

  • Master's degree in an engineering, computer science, information technology, or related technical discipline

  • Industry Certification such as PMP, INCOSE CSEP, Security+, CISSP, SAFe, or Agile Certification

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 $86,900.00 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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.

  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,817 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–198K/yr
  • California median$140–208K/yr1,723 salary ranges
  • US median$115–187K/yr8,992 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $142K, is 17% below the California median midpoint ($173K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,001 open Systems Engineer jobs in California and 11,817 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,712 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,393 of the 11,817 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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