Software Test Engineer

About the role

The Opportunity: When operators rely on Air Force mission-critical software, they expect seamless performance, reliability, and intuitive workflows. Ensuring that level of quality demands rigorous verification, disciplined test planning, and the ability to understand how software behaves in real operational environments. That’s why we need you, a Test Engineer who knows how to evaluate complex software systems, validate requirements, and help deliver capabilities that directly support mission readiness.

Responsibilities

• Create test strategies and detailed procedures
• Trace requirements to verification methods
• Execute tests that span functional, integration, regression, performance, and mission-relevant evaluation
• Document defects, assess operational impact, and help guide improvements throughout the development lifecycle

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience performing software testing, systems validation, or verification activities
• Experience analyzing and tracing software requirements, defining test methods, and establishing success criteria
• Experience developing test plans, test cases, and detailed test procedures
• Experience conducting functional, integration, regression, or performance testing
• Experience using defect-tracking tools and communicating findings to development teams
• Able to collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and government test organizations

Qualifications

• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Information Technology field

Skills

• Experience with Python preferred
• Experience with automated testing frameworks or DevSecOps pipelines
• Experience validating software in systems-of-systems or operationally representative environments
• Experience with modeling, simulation, or mission-scenario test environments
• Experience supporting developmental or operational test events
• Knowledge of Air Force sustainment processes, ATCALS systems, or avionics-related software
• Top Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in a technical field
• Security+ or ISTQB Certification

Benefits

Nice If You Have: Experience with Python preferred, Experience with automated testing frameworks or DevSecOps pipelines, Experience validating software in systems-of-systems or operationally representative environments, Experience with modeling, simulation, or mission-scenario test environments, Experience supporting developmental or operational test events, Knowledge of Air Force sustainment processes, ATCALS systems, or avionics-related software, Top Secret clearance, Master’s degree in a technical field, Security+ or ISTQB Certification

Pay

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).

Schedule

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.

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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

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.