Job Abstract

Key Role:

Perform as a member in our elite Digital Battlespace Platform (DBP) team to build next generation technologies for our defense clients leading our materials and science engineering efforts. Help lead a dynamic team responsible for developing, integrating, and testing of digital solutions to create emerging technologies and products for the next generation warfighter. Develop, characterize, and support the scale-up of advanced materials, with emphasis on soft material systems and composites, including synthetic polymers, bio-synthetic materials, and inorganic-organic hybrids for defense and aerospace applications. Utilize various levels of testing for characterization and process development for manufacturing of materials. Advise organizational leadership on emerging technologies and market targets of opportunity for marketing and implementation. Work alongside leadership to ensure soldier solutions are fully integrated to increase business capability and value, reduce cost and risk, foster innovation, and maximize accountability and return on investment. Interact frequently with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning Booz Allen customer projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications. Maintain responsibility for evaluating technical specifications relating to the design objectives of processes or products and evaluate the impact of materials processing on the environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with a broad range of materials science and engineering principles, including materials selection, sourcing, processing, characterization, and development of soft polymeric material systems
• Experience researching soft material products and working with manufacturers to identify technological solutions that meet client needs
• Experience working in materials labs, including basic research, product development, and rapid prototyping of soft polymeric material systems
• Experience translating client requirements to material products and solutions
• Experience in materials testing, analyzing data, data visualizing, and communicating complex technical recommendations into easily understandable stories to broad audiences
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working with soft material systems and composites based on inorganic-organic hybrids using material classes, including functional ceramics, biosynthetic materials, including synthetic biology derived materials, and metal organic motifs, including organometallic
• Experience with the DoD or government related agency programs
• Experience providing solutions for multiple clients and stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience identifying, selecting, and recommending materials for various extreme conditions and environments
• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in highly complex environments
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field

Clearance:

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

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.  

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.  

Your Candidate Journey 

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.  

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.

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.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.