Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, VA

1d•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 systems that include sensors, effectors, network equipment, communication radios, and edge computing devices. The engineer works directly with mission users and developers to help ensure reliable system performance in operational contexts. The position is located onsite at a customer facility in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and may require travel for field events or mission activities up to 20% of the time. The engineer performs functional, end-to-end integration, regression, and fault-tolerance testing using real hardware. Responsibilities also include testing software with AI/ML-enabled features, preparing structured and repeatable test documentation, maintaining technical documentation, using DevSecOps tools, and contributing to or reviewing merge requests when appropriate. The role works closely with developers, MBSE modelers, field service representatives, and mission users to reproduce issues and validate fixes. The successful candidate works independently with the government client and communicates technical findings clearly to cross-functional teams and users.

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 to 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 a self-starter and learn systems quickly.
Secret clearance required.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting cybersecurity ATO compliance through comprehensive testing on a hardened system and validation of 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.
Produce structured, clear, repeatable documentation, including test plans, procedures, results, discrepancies, and system behavior notes.
Write and maintain technical documentation for developers and mission partners, and assist software teams with documentation and content development.
Use DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, Jira, or 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, proactively identify issues, and communicate status.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical insights in clear, user-friendly language.
Travel in support of field events or mission activities, up to 20% of the time.