Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,900 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Work‑life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Test Engineer to evaluate software developed for the Department of Navy. You will create test plans, write test cases, and use automated and manual testing to ensure reliability and quality.

You will document results, communicate defects, and help improve tools for large-scale defense systems. Responsibilities include monitoring ICADS health, writing test code, and coordinating with stakeholders while maintaining security clearances.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting testing and evaluation of Navy systems in a lab environment.
• Experience developing test procedures for Navy system implementations.
• Experience coordinating Navy project testing with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree. TS/SCI clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Create a test plan with test cases based on user stories.
• Use automated and manual testing to generate data and execute test cases.
• Observe software performance and document results.
• Communicate defects to developers for fixes.
• Develop test code and automate security and performance testing.
• Monitor health of the ICADS system and contribute to defense software solutions.

Skills

Test planning

Test procedures

Stakeholder coordination

Lab environment

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Test Engineer – Department of Navy

When a user tries new software, they expect it to be intuitive and run smoothly. Functionality, reliability, and user experience are key to successful software development—and that means rigorous testing. That’s why we need an experienced test engineer who knows how to thoroughly test software and work with developers to make sure our team releases the best software possible.

As a test engineer on our team, you’ll evaluate software developed for the Department of Navy. Create a test plan with test cases based on user stories. Using automated and manual processes, generate data, implement the test cases, observe software performance, document results, and communicate defects to the development team so they can start improving the tool.

You’ll automate continuous security and performance testing, monitor the health of the ICADS system, and write test code. This is an opportunity to broaden your experience with large‑scale systems while sharing your testing experience with the team. Work with us to develop software solutions that secure our defense networks.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting testing and evaluation of Navy systems to assess software implementations in a lab environment
• Experience developing test procedures to assess software implementation of Navy systems
• Experience coordinating Navy project testing with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in a lab environment for a Navy project
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation & 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 $86,900.00 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. Salary will be determined at hiring.

Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. All full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

EEO Statement

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.