Software and Documentation Support Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Microsoft OfficeOperations
- Work
- On-site in Port Hueneme
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations31%Microsoft Office10%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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The Opportunity
When a user tries new software, they expect it to be intuitive and run smoothly. Functionality, reliability, and user experience are key to successful software development—and that means rigorous testing and documentation. That’s why we need you, a knowledgeable test engineer to perform Software and Documentation Engineering Support services to facilitate technical writing, documentation lifecycle management, lab-based software testing, and In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) fleet support.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Documentation and Lifecycle Management
- Develop, maintain, and update technical documents using Microsoft Word, ensuring they reflect recommended changes and master document baselines.
- Evaluate various source materials to determine their downstream impact on existing technical documents and perform engineering analyses to integrate updates seamlessly.
- Technical Review and Quality Assurance
- Review technical documents for accuracy, readability, and compliance, providing detailed feedback and recommendations.
- Proof out developed documentation by executing and validating step-by-step technical procedures within a physical or simulated computer laboratory environment.
- Software Installation, Testing, and Lab Verification
- Execute detailed instructions to install, configure, and maintain software within a computer lab environment.
- Conduct rigorous software testing, verify system integration, investigate reported software and hardware anomalies, and generate comprehensive reports detailing test results and engineering recommendations.
- Programmatic Support and Meeting Participation
- Participate in weekly project meetings, providing clear, concise technical status updates both verbally and via PowerPoint presentations.
- Travel and ISEA Field Support
- Travel to various designated CONUS and OCONUS locations to provide hands-on, emergent engineering support, shipboard.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience in technical writing
- Experience in laboratory testing
- Experience in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of lifecycle development
- Knowledge of ISEA operations
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Nice to Have
- Experience in revision of complex technical manuals
- Experience in Waterfront technical support
- Knowledge of shipboard operations