Systems Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to lead a test team with the U.S. Space Force, focusing on the next generation of missile warning capabilities.

You will test, analyze, verify, and validate complex space/ground systems, develop test criteria, and coordinate with government and industry partners to ensure mission readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in test and evaluation, verification, or system integration on Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
• 5+ years supporting Government developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) programs as part of the Lead Development Test Organization (LDTO).
• Experience planning, executing, and reporting DT&E activities per AFI 99-103, including test procedures and artifacts IAW AFMAN 63-119.
• Experience executing tests, data analysis, and generating comprehensive test reports with findings.
• Experience developing TEMPs, STPs, RVPs, and RVRs.
• Experience conducting system of systems tests for space-to-ground or cross-segment integration.
• Ability to decompose system requirements and define testable elements, SUT, and acceptance criteria.
• Communication with government clients, FFRDCs, prime contractors, and test orgs; knowledge of IEEE 15288.1/2.

Responsibilities

• Lead a test team working with Booz Allen and the U.S. Space Force to develop and deploy MW capabilities.
• Test, analyze, verify, and validate systems against requirements; identify mitigation up-front.
• Coordinate with ITT, DRB, MIPRB, and technical interchange meetings to ensure program goals.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

DT&E programs

LDTO leadership

TEMPs

STPs

RVPs

RVRs

system requirements decomposition

ITR / TRR

IEEE 15288.1/2

communication with government/industry

security clearance

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Math/CS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Math/CS/Physics

Master’s degree in Engineering/Math/CS/Physics

Tools

DOORS

MagicDraw

Job description

Job Number: R0243282

Systems Test Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to interpret contemporary capabilities and translate into measurable test criteria to ensure mission needs are met makes you an integral part of delivering a mission-focused engineering solution.

As a Systems Test Engineer you will lead a test team that will work with Booz Allen colleagues and the U.S. Space Force to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW) capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters. Your customer will trust you to not only test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate these systems leveraging established system requirements, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up-front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions. Grow your skills by merging innovative engineering methodologies and cross-disciplinary coordination to create tomorrow’s solutions. Join our team and create the future of remote sensing.

You Have

• 10+ years of experience in test and evaluation, verification, or system integration on Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including complex space or ground software and hardware systems
• 5+ years of experience supporting Government developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) programs as part of the Lead Development Test Organization (LDTO)
• Experience planning, executing, and reporting DT&E activities in support of certification of readiness to proceed to operational testing per AFI 99-103, including test procedures and artifacts IAW AFMAN 63-119
• Experience executing tests, performing data analysis and reduction, and generating comprehensive test reports with findings and recommendations
• Experience developing and executing Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), System Test Plans (STPs), Requirement Verification Plans (RVPs) and Requirement Verification Reports (RVRs)
• Experience conducting system of systems tests for space-to-ground or cross-segment integration, and organizing and facilitating Integrated Test Teams (ITT), Deficiency Review Boards (DRB), Materiel Improvement Project Review Boards (MIPRB) and technical interchange meetings
• Ability to understand and decompose system requirements and interface specifications, allocate requirements to testable elements, define systems under test (SUT), develop test criteria, establish acceptance criteria and success metrics, and conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, FFRDCs, prime development contractors, and test organizations to achieve program goals, with knowledge of systems engineering standards including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a technology field

Nice If You Have

• Experience with LDTO leadership roles including coordination with operational test agencies, weapon system certification (ITW/AA), organizing Joint Reliability and Maintainability Evaluation Team (JRMET) meetings, and generating Deficiency Reports (DR) per AFI 99-103
• Experience performing requirements decomposition and allocation from system-level to segment or subsystem-level test objectives, and developing test scenarios that exercise interface control documents (ICDs) and validate interface requirements
• Experience with test data analysis techniques, including statistical analysis, anomaly identification, and performance assessment against requirements
• Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems, missile warning systems, or space-based remote sensing systems, with direct experience on Next Gen OPIR, NGG, NGP, FORGE, RGS or related Space-Based IR Sensing programs such as SBIRS, SGEO, or SHEO
• Experience supporting interoperability test and evaluation programs (including JITC Interoperability Certification Evaluation Plans and Reports), planning and coordinating integrated and combined test activities for major capability deliveries, and portfolio or program verification, validation, certification, and operational acceptance
• Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (DOORS, MagicDraw) to manage system definitions, technical baselines, and requirements verification on Government classified networks, with experience using Digital Engineering (DE) models to trace requirements to verification activities
• Experience conducting third-party Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) of software and database releases
• Knowledge of DoD 5000 series such as 5000.01, 5000.02, 5000.89, 5000.98, or 5000.100, MIL-STD-3022, and DoDAF architecture framework
• Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field
• CTEP or INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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

• 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.