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# UAS Simulation and Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Lorton, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Log Files, Performance Tuning, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test Data, Enterprise Software Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Hardware Testing, SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Multiaccess Edge Computing
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.boozallen.com/jobs/JobDetail?jobId=130124

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience as a software developer working primarily in Linux-based embedded or edge systems
 * 2+ years of experience developing and integrating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing into embedded development environments
 * 2+ years of experience with test-driven development, including test design, automation, and regression testing
 * Experience analyzing and visualizing log file and telemetry data resulting from testing
 * Experience with software package management and configuration management tools, such as Conan and Nix
 * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in a Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience working with UAS platforms in the development of flight controls, autonomous decision making, and performance optimization
 * Experience developing software following DevOps principles, including Agile, CI/CD, test-driven development, and using automation tools, including pipelines and runners
 * Experience developing dashboards and automated reporting based on test data
 * Master's degree in a Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field preferred; Doctorate degree in a Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field a plus

## Description

Conduct the simulation, testing, and evaluation of robotic and uncrewed systems across multiple operational domains and DoD warfighter mission areas. Build the software and hardware test environments to prove the performance of robotic capabilities through an integral simulation and test-driven development processes that address complex client problems in sensing, autonomy, and human interaction. Apply advanced engineering skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.


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