Aerospace Engineer

Aerospace Engineer

The Opportunity:

As an aerospace engineer, you know leading-edge technology, system and tools are critical to national defense. At Booz Allen, you can use your engineering expertise to help develop next-generation defense tools and technology. We need your skills in hypersonic research to help develop creative solutions that directly impact the warfighter.

As an aerospace engineer on our research team, you’ll evaluate new technologies, perform risk assessments, and improve the design of novel intelligence capabilities. Your experience in this field is key and makes you an integral part of delivering a client-focused solution.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission-critical solutions by evaluating, improving, and designing leading-edge aerospace technology. You’ll learn from a talented group of aerospace engineers, domain scientists, software developers across the research team and collaborate with clients, customers, and industry experts to help deliver world-class solutions to homeland defense. Your engineering knowledge will help the client expand and improve their capabilities to protect national security.

If you desire to solve real-world challenges and support mission-critical engineering tackling a high visibility issue in a novel way there's a place here. At Booz Allen, you’ll make a difference with us, and, in return, we’ll invest in your future.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with aerospace guidance, navigation, or control

• Experience or coursework in estimation, modeling, or simulation

• Experience with EO/IR systems or sensors

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python

• Knowledge of aerospace or missile systems fundamentals

• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and data‑driven analytics

• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and engage with clients

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field such as Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with MATLAB, C++, or scientific computing tools

• Experience with AI/ML concepts or data‑driven analysis

• Experience building generative-AI and multi-agent solutions or designing custom-built agentic frameworks

• Experience with hypersonic projects or research

• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

• Experience with executing large-scale simulations on High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms

• Knowledge of aerospace materials, structures, or propulsion

• Master’s degree in an Engineering field such as Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering

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

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 $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (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.