Test and Evaluation Engineer

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Test and Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to join our Navy programs team in Norfolk, VA. You will develop and maintain Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) in accordance with DoW and Navy guidance, coordinating test resources and conducting test events for surface, undersea, and cyber systems.

You will collaborate with Navy PAEs, developers, engineers, and cyber experts to identify testing requirements, analyze system concepts, and report results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with engineering or supporting test events
• 5+ years of experience with government acquisitions and leading teams
• Experience with government T&E concepts and engineering, acquisition, and operations activities
• Experience assessing operational and system performance requirements to prioritize T&E objectives
• Knowledge of how T&E feeds into milestone and major acquisitions decisions of Programs of Record (PoR)
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with developers, clients, and leadership
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to manage discrepancy reports identified during testing
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Software, or Cyber

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain TEMP per DoW and Navy guidance
• Coordinate test resources and events for Navy systems
• Collaborate with PAEs, developers, engineers, and cyber experts
• Identify testing requirements and prioritize objectives
• Analyze system requirements and concepts to create test plans and procedures
• Report results and evaluate testing effectiveness

Skills

Test & Evaluation expertise

Clearance: Secret

Team leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM, Software, or Cyber

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Test and Evaluation (T&E) Subject Matter Expert (SME) on our team, you’ll work with a team of experts to create comprehensive test plans and documentation to support acquisition strategies for Navy surface, undersea, and cyber systems. You’ll support the development and maintenance of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) in accordance with DoW and Navy T&E guidance, policies, and templates. You'll use your experience to collaborate with the Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) stakeholders, developers, engineers, and cyber experts to identify and prioritize testing requirements, coordinate test resources to support test events, including equipment, personnel, and facilities, and ensure successful test execution. You’ll work with test organizations to support program integration plans, and plan and conduct activities with members from the user and DoW community. Additionally, you’ll identify and maintain relevant metrics for evaluating the success of T&E efforts, and identify or assess recommended improvements or tools. You’ll analyze system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop test plans and procedures, conduct test execution, data collection, and analysis, and report the results. This is an opportunity to share your skills with a team as they design and deliver modernized systems and software. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Job Number: R0251169

Test and Evaluation Engineer

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with engineering or supporting test events or exercises with appropriate configurations of hardware components
• 5+ years of experience with government acquisitions, leading teams, and managing the work of others
• Experience with government T&E concepts and engineering, acquisition, and operations activities needed to support T&E activities
• Experience assessing operational and system performance requirements to prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
• Knowledge of how T&E feeds into milestone and major acquisitions decisions of Programs of Record (PoR)
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with developers, clients, and leadership
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to manage discrepancy reports identified during testing
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Software, or Cyber

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with test automation
• Ability to write test automation scripts
• Master’s degree in a STEM, Software, or Cyber field
• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) T&E Level II or Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) 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 $86,900.00 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

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.