Field Exercise Test Engineer
The Opportunity:
Research & Development (R&D) is the lifeblood of innovation and progress. Successfully transitioning R&D products from the controlled environment of the lab to dynamic field exercises is crucial for validating their real-world applicability and performance. This process helps our client ensure that groundbreaking technologies are not only theoretically sound, but also practically viable, paving the way for their deployment on mission.
AS a Field Exercise Test Engineer, you will support a small team to perform the planning and execution of field test and mission exercises to evaluate Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cyber R&D products. This role will support lab and field tests of EW and cyber software and hardware systems. Example tasks may include development of field or lab test plans, procedures, and reports, review of software and hardware to understand functionality, communication with client and operational staff to capture requirements or communicate test objectives, and design and construction of test environments to model real-world conditions and operational challenges. During an exercise, example tasks may include field or exercise logistics, site survey, site preparation, equipment setup, participant coordination, test procedure execution, and capture of test artifacts. You’ll have a daily focus on software and hardware test, development of technical reports, and event preparation. This position is located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
Experience developing and maintaining test plans and procedures for DoD mission systems
Experience writing technical test reports to document satisfactory performance against system requirements
Knowledge of radio communication protocols
Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) propagation, amplifiers, and antennas
Ability to align test objectives against system requirements
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
5+ years of experience supporting EW or cyber missions or development activities
Experience automating test execution of software and hardware subsystems
Experience developing Electronic Warfare (EW) or cyber scenarios or Master Scenario Event Lists (MSELs) for DoD exercises
Experience managing field or exercise logistics
Experience with tactical communication networks
Experience with spectrum management and frequency request process
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
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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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
