Test and Evaluation Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Create comprehensive test plans and documentation supporting acquisition strategies for Navy and Joint communications systems .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,900 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Test and Evaluation (T&E) processes, including the development of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) and comprehensive test plans. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders and managing test resources to ensure successful execution and evaluation of Navy and Joint communications systems.

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Test And Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP)Government AcquisitionsTest AutomationSecret ClearanceLeadership And Team Management

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Hard Skills

Test Plan DevelopmentData Collection And AnalysisTest ExecutionSystem Requirements AnalysisTest Automation Script WritingMetrics EvaluationOperational Performance AssessmentAcquisition Planning

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTask PrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Palantir Artificial Intelligence Ontology

Certifications & Qualifications

Defense Acquisition University (DAU) T&E Level IICertified Test And Evaluation Professional (CTEP)

Industry Keywords

Navy Communications SystemsJoint Communications SystemsPrograms Of Record (PoR)Test Resources Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create comprehensive test plans and documentation supporting acquisition strategies for Navy and Joint communications systems
Support development and maintenance of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) in accordance with DoW and Navy T&E guidance, policies, and templates
Collaborate with Navy Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) stakeholders, developers, engineers, and cyber experts to identify and prioritize testing requirements
Coordinate test resources, including equipment, personnel, and facilities, to support test events
Ensure successful test execution
Support program integration plans with test organizations
Plan and conduct activities with user and DoW community members
Identify and maintain relevant metrics for evaluating T&E success
Identify or assess recommended improvements or tools
Analyze system requirements, concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions
Develop test plans and procedures
Conduct test execution, data collection, and analysis
Report test results
Design and deliver modernized systems and software with the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience supporting test events or exercises with appropriate configurations of hardware components
5+ years of experience with government acquisitions
5+ years of experience leading teams and managing the work of others
Experience assessing operational and system performance requirements to prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
Knowledge of how T&E feeds into milestone and major acquisition decisions of Programs of Record (PoR)
Ability to work and communicate effectively with developers, clients, stakeholders, and leadership
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, and manage discrepancy reports identified during testing
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Secret clearance required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM, Software, or Cyber field
Experience with test automation
Experience working with Palantir Artificial Intelligence Ontology
Ability to write test automation scripts
Master's degree in a STEM, Software, or Cyber field (preferred)
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) T&E Level II or Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program