Test Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact for a Tactical Satellite client? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.  

As a Test Engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to plan and perform Modem or Terminal Certification testing systems in support of Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) requirements. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize WGS certification testing, starting with currently defined procedures, to collect performance data and improve and optimize them. You’ll develop your skills in collecting, analyzing, and evaluating network traffic and data while gaining experience in satellite communications (SATCOM) spaces. Grow your skills by merging your Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS) enterprise or WGS certification and automation of testing and data processing using macros, scripts, and other software tools to develop professional test reports to determine access to WGS constellation. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• Experience with diagramming and vector graphics applications such as Visio
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python
• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate network traffic and data, and summarize information for use in plans, procedures, test reports, and presentations
• Ability to write test reports and present results to management and both government and non-government customers
• Ability to use automated test software and configure and troubleshoot basic LAN or WAN networks
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with JSON
• Experience with the IP test set with JDSU or Spirent
• Experience with SATCOM or RF in the WGS constellation
• Experience working at a Teleport, STEP, SATCOM, or commercial site
• Experience in a test lab or environment
• Experience using Microsoft Excel functions and graphing capabilities
• PATS Enterprise or WGS Certification

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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.

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 $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (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

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.