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Space Vehicle Chief Architect, Lead

Bah Open
El Segundo Full-time C-Suite Engineering Leadership

At a glance

C-Suite Engineering Leadership role at Bah. El Segundo · full-time · $86,800–$198,000 base.

SalaryStated by Bah
$86,800 – $198,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from BahOur estimate for the market: $206,438–$221,938Median $213,775
Below the market median of $213,775 for lead engineering leadership roles in El Segundo.
Worked out from 6 postings that stated pay, median $213,775. Last updated Oct 13, 2026.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SeniorityC-Suite
LocationEl Segundo
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$86,800–$198,000
PostedAug 12, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Lead systems engineering for space vehicles, shaping designs around customer mission needs
  • Turn operational needs into technical requirements and guide the design and development of space systems
  • Advance existing systems by incorporating newer technology solutions
  • Manage architecture, requirements, technical baselines, reviews and program risk posture

What you bring

  • At least ten years in space vehicle systems engineering, planning and integration
  • At least ten years handling systems architecture, requirements and technical baselines
  • Seven or more years reviewing space systems and working with the DoD acquisition system
  • Five or more years managing risks and opportunities and explaining program risk posture
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics or another listed field, plus an active TS/SCI clearance

Who this fits

This suits a senior systems engineering leader who can work with government clients and contractor teams on DoD missions. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and is based in El Segundo.

From the employer

Space Vehicle Chief Architect, Lead

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on 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’ll have the chance to lead space vehicle systems engineering efforts. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

  • 10+ years of experience with space vehicle systems engineering, planning, and integration

  • 10+ years of experience with systems architecture, requirements management and technical baseline management

  • 7+ years of experience with reviews of space systems, including SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, SVR, MRR, or PCA, and the DoD acquisition system

  • 5+ years of experience with risk and opportunity management and articulating program risk posture

  • Ability to be highly motivated, have a dynamic work ethic, and contribute to the DoD mission

  • Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients and contractor teammates

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with computer tools, including Confluence or Jira

  • Experience designing, building, and testing communications antennas, transmitters, or receivers of a payload

  • Experience with mission assurance in strategic or tactical MILCOM payload development

  • Knowledge of DoD systems engineering, testing, and production policies and practices

  • Ability to perform multiple systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews and requirements verification

  • Possession of excellent interpersonal skills

  • ​Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

​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 $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.

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