Systems Test Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a senior-level Test & Evaluation professional in the United States to lead verification activities for major defense acquisition programs. The role focuses on complex space, ground, cryptographic, or hardware systems, with responsibilities spanning planning, execution, and reporting of DT&E activities and readiness reviews.

The ideal candidate will translate requirements into test objectives and criteria, collaborate with government clients and FFRDCs, and thrive

Qualifications

• 12+ years of test, verification, and system integration experience on defense programs.
• Experience supporting DoD DT&E programs in a Lead Developmental Test Organization.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report DT&E activities and artifacts.
• Translate requirements into test objectives, acceptance criteria, and verification evidence.
• Experience with Test Readiness Reviews and space-to-ground testing.
• Develop Test and Evaluation Master Plans, System Test Plans, and verification reports.
• Strong communication with government clients, FFRDCs, and associate contractor teammates.
• Able to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Skills

Test and Verification

System Integration

Defense Acquisition

DT&E Programs

Test Objectives

Test Readiness Reviews

Deficiency Management

Government Liaison

Independent / Collaborative

Top Secret Clearance

Education

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

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

DOORS

MagicDraw

Job description

You Have:

• 12+ 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 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 DAFMAN 63-119


• 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


• 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

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• 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.


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• 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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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