Space Payload Assembly, Integration, and Test Lead

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Space Payload Assembly, Integration, and Test Lead The Opportunity: Are you ready to lead the integration and test of mission-critical space systems? Booz Allen is seeking an experienced Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) Leader to plan, develop, and execute the AI&T campaign for a space RF payload. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership across all phases of payload integration and environmental testing, ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace standards and mission assurance requirements. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including RF, electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing, to develop and lead comprehensive test campaigns, including thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC, and functional verification. Your work will directly contribute to delivering reliable, high-performance hardware ready for launch. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 8 years of experience in payload assembly, integration, and test Experience with environmental testing and payload-level integration Experience testing RF systems and components Experience with troubleshooting, failure investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution during payload integration and testing events Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures on hardware and software Knowledge of AS9100 standards, mission assurance practices, and space hardware workmanship guidelines Top Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience with national security satellite systems for SIGINT or GEOINT Experience designing and executing automated tests that integrate with SW development pipelines Experience implementing risk management practices, including performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), leading risk review boards, and driving corrective and preventive actions to mitigate integration and test risks Experience with descriptive MBSE tools, such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture or similar TS/SCI clearance Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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.

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