Test Engineer, Senior (Security Clearance Required)

Job Number: R0156683

Test Engineer, Senior

The Challenge:

How do we know if the critical systems we develop for our clients will stand up to real world use? How can we be sure the tools we design can integrate seamlessly into existing environments? When you build some of the most important systems in the world, you can’t leave anything to chance. That’s why we need you, an automated test engineer who can learn how to test, interpret, and improve to make sure our systems will solve real problems in the real world.

As a test engineer on our team, you’ll help software engineers analyze the creation of processes and experiments to test the functionality and performance of mission critical systems. Throughout development, you’ll ensure the highest quality software. You will be part of team that solves problems with complete end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced, Agile environment. You will develop and execute software test plans to identify software problems and their causes. Using full life cycle development following Agile methodology, you’ll work with developers, other technical team members, and users to build, test, and deliver systems to change government business and missions for the better. Join us as we develop software solutions to secure our intelligence community's systems.

You Have:

• Experience with using the Unix CLI
• Experience with developing and maintaining scripts using Bash and Python
• Experience with creating documentation, monitoring, and troubleshooting testing outcomes
• Knowledge of analyzing functional requirements to develop operational assessment test procedures
• Knowledge of engineering and industry standard best practice testing concepts and methodologies
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience with test engineering, or 9 years of experience with test engineering in lieu of a degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Build Your Career:

Rewarding work, fun challenges, and a ton of investment in our people—that’s Booz Allen cyber. When you join Booz Allen, we’ll help you develop the career you want.

• Competitions — From programming competitions at our PyNights (Python competition and learning events) to competing in CTFs, we’ve got plenty of chances for you to show off your skills.
• Paid Research — Have an innovative idea to explore or hypothesis to test? You can participate in challenges via our crowdsourcing platform, the Garage, and other programs to be awarded dedicated time and/or funding to advance your skills.
• Cyber University — CyberU has more than 5000 instructor-led and self-paced cyber courses, a free online library that you can access from just about anywhere—including your phone—and certification exam prep guides that include practical assessments to prepare you for your exam.
• Academic Partnerships — In addition to our tuition reimbursement benefit, we’ve partnered with University of Maryland University College to offer two graduate certificate programs in cybersecurity—fully funded without a tuition cap.
• Maker/Hackerspaces — Race drones, print 3D gadgets, drink coffee from our Wi-Fi coffee maker, and get hands-on training on tools and tech from in-house experts in our dedicated maker and hackerspaces.

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 $73,100.00 to $166,000.00 (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.

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.

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