Hardware and Systems Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•$86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

When Air Force personnel depend on hardware systems like radars, navigation aids, shelters, sensors, electronics, and structural elements, they expect reliability and safe operation in demanding environments. Validating that performance requires hands‑on engineering, disciplined test planning, and the ability to evaluate complex systems throughout their lifecycle. That’s why we need a Test Engineer like you with experience in hardware and systems testing to help assess, verify, and sustain mission‑critical Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS). As a Hardware Test Engineer, you’ll support RDT&E efforts across system, subsystem, and component‑level testing. You’ll develop test strategies, trace engineering requirements, and execute testing involving functional checks, component diagnostics, environmental evaluation, durability testing, and NDI or NDT assessments. You’ll investigate anomalies, participate in failure analyses, and collaborate with government test organizations to document results and validate improvements. Work with us as we help ensure the reliability and availability of critical systems supporting global air operations. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

8+ years of experience performing hardware, system, or component‑level testing
Experience developing and executing hardware or system‑level test plans, procedures, and reports
Experience validating engineering requirements in lab, field, or operationally representative environments
Experience with instrumentation, diagnostics, or troubleshooting physical components
Experience supporting developmental or operational testing
Ability to assess system behavior, identify risks, and communicate technical findings clearly
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field such as Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with NDI or NDT methods such as ultrasonic, eddy‑current, X‑ray, and thermal
Experience with environmental, reliability, lifecycle, or endurance testing
Experience with prototype evaluation, qualification testing, or environmental chamber testing
Experience with ATCALS systems, avionics hardware, radars, or ground‑based navigation systems
Experience supporting structural or materials testing
Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Engineering Certifications

Responsibilities

Support RDT&E efforts across system, subsystem, and component‑level testing.
Develop test strategies.
Trace engineering requirements.
Execute testing involving functional checks, component diagnostics, environmental evaluation, durability testing, and NDI or NDT assessments.
Investigate anomalies.
Participate in failure analyses.
Collaborate with government test organizations to document results and validate improvements.