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

Systems Test Engineer

The Opportunity: 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 strategic satellite communications capabilities. 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. Join us. The world can’t wait

You Have

• 7+ years of experience with test, verification, and system integration for major defense acquisition programs involving complex space, ground, cryptographic, or hardware systems
• Experience supporting Government developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) programs within a Lead Developmental Test Organization
• Experience planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting DT&E activities, including operational-test readiness and required test artifacts
• Experience translating requirements and interface specifications into test objectives, procedures, acceptance criteria, and verification evidence
• Experience with Test Readiness Reviews, system-of-systems, space-to-ground integration testing, and deficiency management
• Experience with development of Test and Evaluation Master Plans, System Test Plans, and requirements verification plans and reports
• Experience communicating and establishing collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals
• Experience working collaboratively and independently and demonstrating initiative to complete complex tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Nice If You Have

• Experience with working with DoD space, SATCOM or satellite ground systems
• Experience with Agile tools, including Jira and Confluence
• Experience performing interoperability testing, integrated test events, and operational acceptance activities
• Experience with DOORS, MagicDraw, digital engineering models, or tools for requirements and verification traceability
• Knowledge of verification and validation of software or database releases
• Knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition guidance, MIL-STD-3022, DoDAF, and IEEE 15288 lifecycle standards
• Knowledge of DAFMAN 63-119 (Mission-Oriented Test Readiness Certification)
• Master’s degree
• T&E Professional Certification such as ITEA Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Certification
• 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; Top 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. 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.

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