Test Engineer

Remote Work:

No

Job Number:

R0251149

Location:

McLean,VA,US

Test Engineer

The Opportunity:

When a customer takes delivery of a RF system or product, they expect it to meet the functional and performance specifications. Functionality, reliability, and user experience are key to successful product development—and that means rigorous testing. That’s why we need you, an experienced test engineer who knows how to thoroughly test hardware and software systems and work with developers to make sure our team releases the best product possible.   

 

We are seeking a highly motivated RF System Test Engineer to validate next-generation radio frequency systems built for the US Intelligence Community (IC) and Defense Community. In this role, you will design, execute, and automate comprehensive test strategies for mission-critical systems used in survey, collection, precision geolocation, jamming, and spoofing of adversarial RF Signals of Interest (SOI). You will test these capabilities across diverse deployment formfactors, including terrestrial rack based or unattended ground sensor, payload in unmanned systems, man-portable tactical gear, and space-based COTS integrations, utilizing a wide array of vendor-agnostic Software Defined Radios (SDRs). You will generate data and implement the test procedures to observe how the system performs, then document the results and communicate defects to the development team so they can resolve any functional or performance issues you find.  

 

Core Responsibilities

• End-to-End System Validation: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports to validate SIGINT, Electronic Attack (EA), and Geolocation system-level requirements.
• Multi-Platform Test Execution: Validate system performance across varying environmental and physical constraints, including dense terrestrial racks, SWaP-constrained unmanned or man-portable platforms, and simulated space environments for COTS hardware.
• SDR & RF Test Integration: Configure, calibrate, and interface multiple vendor SDR platforms with RF test equipment to simulate complex, multi-emitter adversarial RF environments.
• Test Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using Python or MATLAB to streamline regression testing and data analysis.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL): Establish and execute HWIL, lab-bench, and chamber testing to isolate hardware anomalies, firmware bugs, and software integration issues.
• Field & Range Support: Lead or support formal government acceptance testing, field deployments, and operational range test events against simulated tactical threats.

 

Join us. The world can't wait.  

 

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience in system integration and testing (I&T) and verification and validation of system requirements within the defense or intelligence communities, specifically focused on survey of the RF environment, signal collection, precision emitter geolocation, signal jamming, or spoofing systems
• Experience configuring and testing systems utilizing broad vendor SDR architectures such as Ettus, NI USRP, or Epiq Solutions
• Experience with RF test and measurement instrumentation, including Vector Signal Generators (VSGs), Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, and Digital Oscilloscopes
• Ability to use a scripting language, such as Python or MATLAB, for test automation and post-test data reduction
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a technology field

 

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience utilizing Jira, Confluence, or similar tools for tracking system anomalies, test case management, and requirement traceability 
• Knowledge of defense open standards such as SOSA, MORA, or REDHAWK or GNU Radio frameworks
• TS/SCI clearance

 

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 $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

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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. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• 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.