FMS Anti-Tamper Systems Engineer

The FMS Anti-Tamper Systems Engineer role at Booz Allen Hamilton is based in State Farm, Arlington County, US, offering a fixed annual salary of $140,481.47. Join a leading consultancy to design and deliver anti‑tamper solutions for space‑focused missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand operational environments and translate mission needs into detailed system specifications.
• Develop, integrate, and validate anti‑tamper architectures for Flight Management Systems (FMS) supporting space assets.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through concept, design, test, and deployment phases, ensuring compliance with security and reliability standards.
• Produce technical documentation, risk assessments, and trade studies to support decision‑making.
• Interface with software, hardware, and test engineers to verify system performance against mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably in defense, aerospace, or space‑domain projects.
• Strong knowledge of anti‑tamper technologies, encryption, and secure communications.
• Proven ability to create system specifications, interface control documents, and verification plans.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical presentations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and security clearance (Secret or Top‑Secret).
• Familiarity with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as SysML, Cameo, or MagicDraw.
• Background in satellite or launch vehicle systems.

Why Booz Allen Hamilton?

We offer a collaborative environment, cutting‑edge projects in the space domain, and a competitive salary of $140,481.47. Grow your career while contributing to national security and innovative space solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an FMS Anti-Tamper Systems Engineer do?

They translate mission requirements into secure system designs, develop anti‑tamper architectures for flight management systems, and lead verification and integration activities.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

A bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, systems, or electrical) with 5+ years of systems engineering experience, knowledge of anti‑tamper technologies, and strong communication skills.

Is a security clearance required?

While not mandatory, a Secret or Top‑Secret clearance is preferred due to the sensitive nature of the space and defense work.