Lead DoD Space Systems Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Systems Test Engineer to lead testing for DoD satellite communications programs. You will guide a test team with Booz Allen colleagues and the U.S. Space Force to develop and rapidly deploy next-generation capabilities, and you will verify and validate systems against requirements.

The role emphasizes DT&E leadership, test readiness, and collaboration with government clients, with Top Secret clearance and a technical degree required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with test, verification, and system integration for defense programs.
• Experience supporting DoD DT&E programs and reporting activities.
• Ability to translate requirements into test objectives and evidence.
• Strong collaboration with government clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a test team to develop and deploy satellite communications capabilities.
• Test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate systems against requirements.
• Identify urgent mitigation needs early in development.
• Coordinate with Booz Allen colleagues and the U.S. Space Force.

Skills

DT&E experience

Test planning

Requirements translation

System verification

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

DOORS

MagicDraw

Digital engineering models

Traceability tools

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Systems Test Engineer to lead testing for DoD satellite communications programs. You will guide a test team with Booz Allen colleagues and the U.S. Space Force to develop and rapidly deploy next-generation capabilities, and you will verify and validate systems against requirements.

The role emphasizes DT&E leadership, test readiness, and collaboration with government clients, with Top Secret clearance and a technical degree required.