Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Fort Belvoir, VA

1d•$86,800 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a hands-on Systems Integration and Test Engineer to support a government customer in a hardware-intensive, mission-focused environment. The role involves testing, validating, documenting, and supporting software integrated with complex systems that include sensors, effectors, network equipment, communication radios, and edge computing devices. The engineer will work directly with mission users and developers to ensure reliable performance in operational contexts. The position is located at a customer facility in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The engineer will perform functional, end-to-end integration, regression, and fault-tolerance testing using real hardware; test software that includes AI/ML-enabled features; and produce structured, repeatable technical artifacts. The role includes working with developers, MBSE modelers, field service representatives, mission users, and the government client to reproduce issues, validate fixes, communicate status, and support documentation and content development. Travel for field events or mission activities may be required up to 20% of the time. Applicants must hold a Secret clearance and a high school diploma or GED. Booz Allen's benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. The projected annual compensation range is $86,800 to $198,000, subject to factors including location, qualifications, experience, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience testing hardware-software integrated systems.
Experience with DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, Jira, or CI pipelines.
Knowledge of Go, Python, or Java, and experience contributing merge requests and conducting simple reviews for minor fixes.
Ability to produce clear, precise, and detailed artifacts.
Ability to operate and understand system-level components, including sensors, radios, networks, or embedded systems.
Ability to work independently and interface professionally with developers, users, and the government client.
Ability to be self-starting and learn systems quickly.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for field events or mission activities.
Secret clearance.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting cybersecurity ATO compliance by comprehensively testing hardened systems and validating STIG adherence.
Experience supporting MBSE teams or interacting with SysML-based models.
Experience with Go, Python, or Java.
Experience in government environments or mixed hardware-software test labs.
Knowledge of AI/ML system behavior, model output validation, or integration testing.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical degree.

Responsibilities

Perform functional system testing, end-to-end integration testing, regression testing, and fault-tolerance testing using real hardware components.
Operate and understand sensors, effectors, radios, network equipment, and edge computing systems to validate integration-level software behavior.
Execute tests for software, including AI/ML-enabled features.
Create structured, clear, repeatable test plans, procedures, results, discrepancy records, and system behavior notes.
Write and maintain technical documentation for developers and mission partners.
Assist software teams with general documentation and content development.
Use DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, Jira, and CI pipelines.
File high-quality bug reports and submit merge requests when appropriate.
Perform limited merge request reviews for correctness and completeness.
Work with developers, MBSE modelers, field service representatives, and mission users to reproduce issues and validate fixes.
Work independently onsite with the government client, identify issues proactively, and communicate status.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and explain technical insights in clear, user-friendly language.
Travel up to 20% in support of field events or mission activities.