Engineering Technician

Booz Allen Hamilton; Wharton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Engineering Technician to support assembly, testing, and production tasks for engineering programs in a hands-on role.

Ideal candidates have experience with electrical systems, power distribution, or battery technologies, precision tools, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Clearance (Secret) is required for access to classified information.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems, power distribution, or battery technologies.
• Experience working around or with energetic materials.
• Ability to perform development, assembly, and testing of prototype systems.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and problem-solve.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, testing, and production tasks for engineering programs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure high‑quality components and deliverables.
• Learn specialized processes and contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Electrical systems, power distribution

Precision tools & assembly procedures

Energetic materials handling

Prototype development, assembly & test

Team collaboration & problem-solving

Travel up to 25%

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Technician to support a variety of technical activities, including assembly, testing, and production tasks for engineering programs. This position involves hands‑on work, attention to detail, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure high‑quality components and deliverables. This role offers opportunities to learn specialized processes and contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with electrical systems, power distribution, or battery technologies
• Experience working with precision tools and following detailed assembly procedures
• Experience working around or with energetic materials
• Ability to perform development, assembly, and testing of prototype systems
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and problem‑solve
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with powder processes, presses, punches, and maintaining dies
• Experience with foil handling and forming
• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology 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 ; 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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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.

Engineering Technician

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Technician to support a variety of technical activities, including assembly, testing, and production tasks for engineering programs. This position involves hands‑on work, attention to detail, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure high‑quality components and deliverables. This role offers opportunities to learn specialized processes and contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with electrical systems, power distribution, or battery technologies
• Experience working with precision tools and following detailed assembly procedures
• Experience working around or with energetic materials
• Ability to perform development, assembly, and testing of prototype systems
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and problem‑solve
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with powder processes, presses, punches, and maintaining dies
• Experience with foil handling and forming
• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology 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 ; 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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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.