Test Engineer, Senior

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to design and execute test activities for integrated systems, including FAT and UAT. The role emphasizes verification of hardware and software, strong communication with internal teams and external vendors, and ensuring compliance with requirements.

The candidate should bring 5+ years of testing experience, proficiency with Windows and Linux, lab/VMware environments, and the ability to travel up to 20% domestically.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of system/software testing experience.
• 5+ years of acceptance testing experience (FAT) for integrated hardware/software systems.
• Experience installing Windows and Linux OSs.
• Experience with VM environments (VMware Pro/ESXi).
• Experience with Windows/Linux commands; basic AD, DHCP, DNS.

Responsibilities

• Test integrated systems and perform FAT/UAT activities.
• Validate software products for quality and acceptance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure compliance and proper testing.

Skills

System testing

Acceptance testing

Windows OS

Linux OS

VMware ESXi

Wireshark

Procmon

Process Explorer

Technical specs reading

Travel up to 20%

TS/SCI clearance

HS diploma or GED

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware Workstation Pro

VMware ESXi

Job description

Test Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity: Test integrated systems, execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or similar User Acceptance Testing activities, and perform requirements-based testing as a Senior Test Engineer. Demonstrate strong communication skills. Work effectively with internal engineering teams and external vendors to ensure quality, compliance, and acceptance of software products.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience with system or software testing, validation, or acceptance testing.
• 5+ years of experience with acceptance test activities, such as FAT, and testing integrated systems, including hardware and software.
• Experience installing and configuring Windows and Linux Operating Systems (OSs).
• Experience with VMware Workstation Pro and VMware ESXi hypervisor, and working with Virtual Machines (VMs) to create a virtual environment with a mix of VM types, including various Windows and Linux OSs.
• Experience with Windows and Linux commands, and setting‑up basic Windows Active Directory Domains, DHCP, and DNS.
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting Windows processes and network traffic using COTS diagnostic tools, including system analysis tools such as Wireshark, Process Monitor (Procmon), or Process Explorer.
• Ability to read and validate technical specifications, drawings, and test procedures.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED.

Nice If You Have

• Experience with software or systems engineering, cybersecurity, IT, and Agile development.
• Experience with computer networking and network traffic analysis.
• Experience scripting with Python.
• Experience with interface documentation, system drawings, and block diagrams.
• Experience validating vendor test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Experience working in multi‑vendor or system integration environments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Possession of excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Possession of excellent communication skills, for working with the customer, internal teams, and external vendors.
• 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 with polygraph is required.

Compensation

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.

Benefits

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.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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.