Space Vehicle Mechanical Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

Booz Allen is seeking a highly skilled mechanical or aerospace engineer specializing in vibration analysis and space vehicle systems. In this role, you will provide technical input to engineering teams, ensuring the structural integrity, reliability, and mission readiness of space vehicle and mission payload. You will utilize knowledge of vibration dynamics, structural modeling, and systems integration with a focus on aerospace applications, including satellites, launch vehicles, and propulsion systems.

What You'll Work On:

• Lead vibration analysis of space vehicle and deployable structures, including modal, harmonic, random, and operational modes.

• Develop and validate high-fidelity finite element models and perform simulations to predict structural response under dynamic loading.

• Design passive and active control vibration mitigation solutions.

• Develop verification and diagnostic tests to verify mechanical performance such as acoustic vibe.

• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with vibration and shock requirements.

• Contribute to system-level design reviews, risk assessments, and certification processes.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in vibration analysis and space vehicle or aerospace systems

• 2+ years of experience with dynamic simulation platforms such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, or MATLAB

• Experience in modal and harmonic analysis, finite element modeling, and structural dynamics

• Experience with launch vibration environments, space deployments, and aeroelastic phenomena

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-disciplinary teams

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with national security satellite systems

• Experience producing high fidelity models of large deployable space vehicle structures

• Experience in space vehicle system integration and mission-critical structural reliability

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

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.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.