Test Engineer, Lead

About the Role

Lead the testing of 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 and work effectively with internal engineering teams and external vendors to ensure quality, compliance, and acceptance of software products.

Responsibilities

• Perform system or software testing, validation, or acceptance testing
• Conduct acceptance test activities, such as FAT, and test integrated systems, including hardware and software
• Install and configure Windows and Linux Operating Systems (OS)
• Work with VMware Workstation Pro and VMware ESXi hypervisor to create virtual environments with a mix of VM types, including various Windows and Linux OSs
• Set up basic Windows Active Directory Domains, DHCP, and DNS
• Analyze and troubleshoot Windows processes and network traffic using COTS diagnostic tools, such as Wireshark, Process Monitor (Procmon), or Process Explorer
• Read and validate technical specifications, drawings, and test procedures
• Travel domestically up to 20% of the time

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with system or software testing, validation, or acceptance testing
• 3+ years of experience with acceptance test activities, such as FAT, and testing integrated systems, including hardware and software
• Experience with Windows and Linux commands
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot Windows processes and network traffic using diagnostic tools
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with software or systems engineering, cybersecurity, IT, and Agile development
• Experience with computer networking and network traffic analysis
• 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
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills
• Excellent communication skills for working with customers, internal teams, and external vendors
• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company 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.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.

Schedule

This role may be remote, hybrid, or onsite:

• Remote: Primarily virtual, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities as needed.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers.

For virtual work, cameras are generally expected to be on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.