Test Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact for a Tactical Satellite client? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.  

As a Test Engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to plan and perform Modem or Terminal Certification testing systems in support of Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) requirements. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize WGS certification testing, starting with currently defined procedures, to collect performance data and improve and optimize them. You’ll develop your skills in collecting, analyzing, and evaluating network traffic and data while gaining experience in satellite communications (SATCOM) spaces. Grow your skills by merging your Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS) enterprise or WGS certification and automation of testing and data processing using macros, scripts, and other software tools to develop professional test reports to determine access to WGS constellation. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• Experience with SATCOM Terminal and SATCOM Modem operations

• Experience with test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, noise test sets, or Firebirds from L-band to 40 GHz range

• Experience with diagramming and vector graphics applications, such as Visio

• Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python

• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate network traffic and data, and summarize information for use in plans, procedures, test reports, and presentations

• Ability to write test reports and present results to management and both government and non-government customers

• Ability to use automated test software and configure and troubleshoot basic LAN/WAN networks

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with JSON

• Experience with the IP test set with JDSU or Spirent

• Experience with SATCOM Terminal and SATCOM Modem testing and evaluation

• Experience in the establishment of test and evaluation criteria

• Experience developing test plans and procedures in support of equipment evaluation

• Experience with SATCOM or RF in the WGS constellation

• Experience working at a Teleport, STEP, SATCOM, or commercial site

• Experience in a test lab or environment

• Experience using Microsoft Excel functions and graphing capabilities

• PATS Enterprise or WGS Certification

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.  

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’l