Facility Design Technical Lead 

Facility Design Technical Lead 

The Opportunity:

Lead the mechanical design and development efforts for a cutting-edge aerospace test facility and assume responsibility for overseeing mechanical subsystem design, managing subcontracted engineering teams, and ensuring timely, high-quality technical delivery in support of overall program objectives. Lead the mechanical design effort across all facility subsystems, including high-pressure air systems, thermal management infrastructure, structural components, and test interface hardware. Manage and coordinate design subcontractors, providing technical direction and ensuring design quality, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence. Identify and resolve critical path technical design challenges, facilitating rapid problem solving and ensuring alignment with system requirements and serve as the technical point of contact for mechanical design with internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and partners. Work closely with the Program Manager to ensure mechanical subsystem development aligns with facility-level requirements and program milestones and ensure that all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, safety regulations, and performance specifications. Prepare and review technical documentation, including system requirements, design packages, technical memos, and risk assessments, and support design reviews such as CoDR, PDR, or CDR, configuration control, and system integration planning. 

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with mechanical or Aerospace engineering, including in design leadership roles 

• Experience in aerospace ground test facilities

• Experience in mechanical system design, pressure systems, and thermal and fluid systems 

• Experience with Robust Design practices to enhance ease of manufacturing

• Experience managing subcontractors and external design teams and coaching, mentoring, and developing junior engineers

• Knowledge of critical path analysis, design iteration, and technical troubleshooting 

• Knowledge of ASME, API, or MIL standards as they relate to mechanical systems design

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with DoD, NASA, or federal aerospace test and evaluation programs

• Experience with prototype and “one-off” design development and solution delivery 

• Experience in facility commissioning, integration, and operations

• Experience with requirements validation and verification 

• Experience with risk management 

• Knowledge of systems engineering practices

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams

• Possession of excellent communication and leadership skills

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 

• PMP or Systems Engineering Certification 

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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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

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

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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.