Lead Test Engineer - DoD Missile Warning

Booz Allen Hamilton; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States seeks a Test Engineer to lead a team that tests and validates complex missile warning and sensing systems for the DoD, collaborating with Space Force and Booz Allen colleagues to deliver mission-focused engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes translating capabilities into measurable test criteria, developing and executing large-scale test plans, and ensuring early mitigation and robust integration across hardware and software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading test and evaluation on Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
• Experience with test plans, reports, and briefings for complex ground software/hardware systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering standards and verification activities for the DoD and government programs.
• Ability to define, develop, maintain, and execute large-scale test plans and related strategy documents.
• Strong communication with government clients and contractors; Secret clearance preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a test team to test and validate missile warning systems and related hardware/software.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Coordinate with Booz Allen, U.S. Space Force, and other stakeholders to meet program goals.
• Identify gaps and mitigations early to support rapid deployment of capabilities.

Skills

Test & evaluation leadership

System integration on DoD programs

Test strategy development

Cross-functional collaboration

DoD standards awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Technology

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States seeks a Test Engineer to lead a team that tests and validates complex missile warning and sensing systems for the DoD, collaborating with Space Force and Booz Allen colleagues to deliver mission-focused engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes translating capabilities into measurable test criteria, developing and executing large-scale test plans, and ensuring early mitigation and robust integration across hardware and software.