5G Wireless System Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Annapolis (MD); Vor Ort; USD 78.000 - 176.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Booz Allen Hamilton in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a 5G Wireless System Engineer to join a cutting-edge 5G team. You will deploy and maintain telecom labs, troubleshoot UE connections, and analyze security through RF tests and protocol analysis.

The role emphasizes collaboration, vulnerability research, and consulting on security design for mobile telecom systems, with the potential for a Secret clearance.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in electrical or computer engineering with 4+ years in mobile telecoms, or 8+ years experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with virtual machines and containerization for deployments and security analysis.
• Experience with DSP (GNU Radio or Matlab) and Software Defined Radio.
• Experience with radio test equipment and RF hardware.
• Knowledge of layers 1–3 telecom protocols and air interface specifications.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with a team of researchers, developers, and telecom experts on 5G projects.
• Deploy and maintain telecom lab environments for testing and development.
• Troubleshoot UE network connection issues via cellular logs and Wireshark/QXDM.
• Configure and troubleshoot wireless systems using RF hardware and Wireshark to diagnose layers 1–3 issues.
• Perform vulnerability research, generate reports, and contribute to security design solutions.
• Apply cybersecurity frameworks to consult with team members, clients, and leadership.
• Assist in reviewing telecommunication call flows and RF captures for infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Virtual machines

Containers

DSP

Software Defined Radio

Radio test equipment

Layer 1-3 protocols knowledge

Security clearance ability

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Wireshark

QXDM

Spectrum analyzer

GNU Radio

MATLAB

Software Defined Radio

Jobbeschreibung

## 5G Wireless System EngineerApply: Annapolis Junction, MD: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: January 3, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R02509395G Wireless System Engineer**The Opportunity:**Are you driven by relentless curiosity and a passion for learning? Does the future of technology and innovation excite you? Elevate your expertise in telecommunications by joining Booz Allen’s cutting-edge 5G team! We are seeking innovative professionals who are ready to utilize advanced tools and methodologies to enhance the performance and security of next-generation mobile technology. Be a part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of 5G wireless systems.**What You’ll Work On:*** Work collaboratively with a team of researchers, developers, and telecommunications experts.* Deploy and maintain small and large-scale telecom lab environments for testing and development.* Troubleshoot UE network connection and registration issues via cellular network logs, Wireshark, and QXDM or UE logs.* Configure and troubleshoot wireless communications systems using various RF hardware and software such as a spectrum analyzer, Software Defined Radio, and Wireshark to diagnose issues in layers 1-3.* Perform vulnerability research, generate reports and brief findings, and contribute to the design of security solutions for mobile telecommunications systems.* Leverage comprehension of telecommunications networks, next-generation networking concepts, and protocol analysis to aid in vulnerability and security analysis.* Apply knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, methodologies, and skill sets to consult with team members, clients, and leadership on vulnerability projects.Join us. The world can’t wait.**You Have:*** Experience with virtual machines and containers to perform tasks such as deployment or performing security analysis of said systems* Experience with DSP, including GNU Radio or Matlab, and Software Defined Radio* Experience with radio test equipment* Knowledge of layers 1-3 telecommunication protocols, architecture, and processes, including air interface protocols and specifications* Ability to obtain a Secret clearance* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 4+ years of experience with mobile telecommunications, or 8+ years of experience with mobile telecommunications in lieu of a degree**Nice If You Have:*** Experience with cloud or containerized technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, virtualization, or software-defined networking* Experience with SIM provisioning using tools such as Gemalto, Smartjac, or pySim* Experience with Link Budget Analysis* Experience with rooting or jailbreaking phones of any generation* Knowledge of programming or scripting languages* Ability to review and confirm telecommunication call flows and RF captures via Wireshark or internal network logs for cellular network infrastructure* Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills**Clearance:**Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.**Compensation**At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. 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