RF Network Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
Software Development · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
Support the development of architectural blueprints for new and production networks while applying advanced technical expertise. Mentor team members and develop innovative solutions to complex RF and network-related problems.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 5+ years of experience with RF communications, software defined radios, and network measurement tools. A Bachelor's degree in an engineering or computer science field and a Secret clearance are mandatory.
Benefits
Full description
Job Description
Remote Work:
No
Job Number:
R0252155
Location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground,MD,US
RF Network EngineerThe Opportunity:
Support the development of architectural blueprints for new networks and enhancements to production networks. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction and mentor and supervise team members.
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience with RF communications, software defined radios, and test equipment
- Experience utilizing RF and network measurement tools and hardware such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, or channel emulators
- Experience in evaluating data layer and network layer performance metrics, and with network transport protocols and optimization
- Experience capturing, monitoring, and analyzing real time radio network data, and utilizing traffic generation tools and automated scripts
- Knowledge of RF fundamentals, antenna theory, link margins, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and spectrum use and management, and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) tactical mesh radios and network systems, and systems from vendors such as Silvus, Persistent Systems, Marconi, Rajant, L3Harris, or Qualcomm
- Ability to conceptualize requirement needs in order to design and draft specific test methodologies, define measurable parameters, and conduct complex test events for either lab or field based risk reduction events
- Ability to parse data and identify test anomalies, and replicate and isolate root causes of test failures, and provide engineered solutions
- Ability to articulate test findings and results implications with both written and verbal presentations
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science field
Nice If You Have:
- Ability to translate complex ideas and information into clear, concise, and easily understandable messages for a variety of audiences
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.
About Us
Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.
Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring, or employment process because of a disability, a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, or as otherwise required by applicable law should contact the Booz Allen Help Desk by calling 1-877-927-8278 or sending an email to helpdesk@bah.com. We will review requests on an individualized basis and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law.
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