Remote Sonar Test Engineer: Performance & Automation

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Manassas, VA seeks a Sonar Test Engineer to support NAVSEA with engineering, testing, and integration of sonar and acoustic systems across laboratory, OEM, and submarine environments. You will conduct software performance tests to validate designs, plan test events, contribute to automation, and apply code/tool reviews to ensure rigorous validation.

A STEM degree and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience conducting software performance tests for sonar systems.
• Knowledge of ARCI, APB, or TI submarine sonar and core acoustic processing concepts.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and hold Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technician experience as stated in the education section.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, testing, and integration support for sonar/acoustic systems across lab, OEM, and submarine environments.
• Conduct software performance tests to validate design specifications and support development activities.
• Plan and execute sonar system test events, including operational demonstrations.
• Contribute to automation testing and analysis; drive quality via code and tool reviews.
• Coordinate formal certification events and serve as a subject matter resource to partners and vendors.

Skills

ARCI submarine sonar

Acoustic processing concepts

Interpret technical specifications

Independent / collaborative work

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Physics or STEM field; 3+ years as technician or 10+ years as technician in lieu of degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ELM

MATLAB

Artifactory

Gerrit

RHEL

Python

VBA

SharePoint

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in Manassas, VA seeks a Sonar Test Engineer to support NAVSEA with engineering, testing, and integration of sonar and acoustic systems across laboratory, OEM, and submarine environments. You will conduct software performance tests to validate designs, plan test events, contribute to automation, and apply code/tool reviews to ensure rigorous validation.

A STEM degree and security clearance are required.