Test Engineer
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The Opportunity:
When a user tries new software, they expect it to be intuitive and run smoothly. Functionality, reliability, and user experienceare key to successful software development. The hardware architecture must be designed to perform correctly, consistently, and safely. This all means rigorous software and hardware testing. That’s why we need an experienced test engineer like you who knows how to thoroughly test software and hardware and work with designers or developers to make sure our team releases the best product possible.
As a Test Engineer on our team, you’ll use your experienceto work with testers, developers, and engineers to evaluate software and hardware developed for the U.S. Space Force which is used to improve the detection and visibility of satellites, objects, space debris, and track activity. You’ll create a test plan with test cases based on user stories. Using automated and manual processes to streamline, you’ll generate data and implement test cases to observe how software and hardware performs, then document the results and communicate defects to the development team so they can start improving functionality.
You’ll automate continuous security and performance testing and monitor the health of the radar system. You’ll also broaden your experiencein radar technology, space domain awareness, missile defense, and the space surveillance network (SSN). Additionally, you'll support fault detection, fault isolation, and fault recovery efforts during system integration testing from subsystem to the system-level. During and following all relatedsystem integration and test efforts, you'll also support the aggregation and analysis of technical data while providing key inputs to final acceptance test reporting.
Work with us as we develop software and hardware solutions to track satellites and keep our space assets safe.
What You’ll Work On:
- Perform software and hardware testing on the radar system.
- Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports.
- Ensure effective communication between assigned engineers and all other participants in the integration and testing process.
- Support an Agile software development team.
- Support the development of system test solutions in accordance with project technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Participate in, prepare, and execute comprehensive system or element-level test plans and procedures and test readiness reviews.
- Document test requirements and methodologies in the requirements management system.
- Review system engineering documentation to ensure test plans and methodologies meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, consistent, and complete.
- Support the development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios used in the conduct of software or hardware system integration testing.
- Participate in engineering peer reviews as a document originator or reviewer to ensure technical quality and engineering rigor is appropriate.
- Document and record integration activities, including plans, procedures, results, and deficiencies.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 2+ years of experiencewith software and hardware testing
- 1+ years of experienceconducting formal requirement verification test procedures
- 1+ years of experiencepreparing test reports
- 1+ years of experiencedeveloping software requirement verification procedures
- Ability to travel to OCONUS and CONUS locations up to 30% of the time
- Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
Nice If You Have:
- 1+ years of experiencewith missile defense, space tracking, or satellite operations
- Experience working as part of an integration and test team across multiple engineering disciplines
- Experience as a member of a team integrating large complex systems comprised of various hardware and software elements
- Experience generating Modeling and Simulation (M&S)scenarios
- Experience with international integration or testing, and software development integration and test methodologies
- Experience with large ground data processing system integration
- Experience with Python and MATLAB scripting
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
- Ability to support Integration, Assembly, Test, and Checkout (IATC)of hardware and software configuration items
- CompTIA Security+ 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
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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 $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.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.
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Work Model
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- 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.