Hardware Test Engineer

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Accenture Federal Services

Compensation

$105,800 USD

Fayetteville, NC

On-site

Posted April 24, 2026

Job Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Hardware Test Engineer leads the comprehensive evaluation of system constraints, software characteristics (as they interface with hardware), and performance capabilities across diverse technological environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Architects, designs, and leads the implementation of advanced hardware T&E solutions for C2ISR systems across avionics, airborne, shipboard, and land-based platforms.

• Drives the strategic selection and evaluation of appropriate hardware test equipment, methodologies, and data architectures for comprehensive system performance assessment.

• Leads the development and deployment of hardware test strategies for architectural analysis, design validation, and rigorous operational requirements verification.

• Functions as a technical expert in integrating hardware T&E into the full system development lifecycle, ensuring seamless validation and enhanced decision-making for mission readiness.

• Evaluates the overall effectiveness and impact of hardware T&E solutions on system validation and performance optimization, identifying trends, and recommending major changes to T&E strategies.

• Establishes performance metrics and continuously optimizes hardware T&E processes to maximize their accuracy, reliability, and contribution to continuous technological optimization and mission readiness.

• Provides expert guidance to system engineers, developers, and other stakeholders on hardware T&E best practices, complex data interpretation, and effective communication of test results.

• Mentors and supervises journeyman and junior Hardware Test Engineers, fostering skill development and ensuring consistency in solution quality and adherence to best practices.

• Recommends major changes to system T&E strategies and methodologies based on hardware testing insights and capabilities, particularly for direct support to non-deadly components weapons systems.

Requirements

Previous experience as Hardware Test Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level.
Minimum experience of:
- 8 years of experience with a BS/BA or 12 years without a degree or 10 years with an AS/AA or 6 years with a MS/MA or 3 years with a PhD.
Ability to obtain DoD 8140 compliance for WRC: 451 Systems Administrator – Intermediate.
DoD‑approved IA baseline certification for ADP‑III/IT‑III based on IAT level, plus a CE/Operating System (OS) certification within six months of assignment.

Clearance

An active TS/SCI is required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$96,300—$105,800 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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