5G Wireless System Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Maryland; On-site; USD 77,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of 5G technology! This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies in telecommunications, enhancing both performance and security. You will collaborate with experts, troubleshoot network issues, and contribute to innovative solutions in mobile technology. With a focus on professional development and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about technology and eager to make an impact in the telecommunications field.

Benefits

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience with layers 1-3 telecommunication protocols and architecture.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Experience with cloud or containerized technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of researchers and developers in telecommunications.
• Deploy and maintain telecom lab environments for testing.
• Perform vulnerability research and contribute to security solutions.

Skills

Telecommunications expertise

Security analysis

Virtual machines and containers

Radio Test Equipment knowledge

Programming or scripting languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

8+ years of experience in mobile telecommunications

Tools

Wireshark

GNU Radio

Matlab

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Your growth matters to us - explore our career development opportunities.

BE EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED

Connect with others in our people-first culture and enhance our collective ingenuity.

SUPPORT YOUR WELLBEING

Learn how we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life.

YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY

Discover what to expect during your journey as a candidate with us.

Are you driven by relentless curiosity and a passion for learning? Does the future of te chn ology 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 te chn ology. 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 sof tware such as a spectrum analyzer, Sof tware 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 advise 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, including deployment or performing security analysis of said systems

Experience with DSP and Sof tware Defined Radio, including GNU Radio or Matlab

Experience with Radio Test Equipment

Knowledge of layers 1-3 telecommunication protocols, architecture, and processes, including air interface protocolsand specifications

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in E lectrical E ngineering or Computer Engineering and 4+ years of experience with mobile telecommunications, or 8+ years of experience with mobile telecommunicationsin lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

Experience with cloud or containerized te chn ologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, virtualization, or sof tware-defined networking

Experience with SIM provisioning using tools such as Gemalto, Smartjac, or pySim

Experience with Li nk Budget Analysis

Experience 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. 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.

5G Wireless System Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you driven by relentless curiosity and a passion for learning? Does the future of te chn ology 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 te chn ology. 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 sof tware such as a spectrum analyzer, Sof tware 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 advise 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, including deployment or performing security analysis of said systems

• Experience with DSP and Sof tware Defined Radio, including GNU Radio or Matlab

• Experience with Radio Test Equipment

• Knowledge of layers 1-3 telecommunication protocols, architecture, and processes, including air interface protocolsand specifications

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree in E lectrical E ngineering or Computer Engineering and 4+ years of experience with mobile telecommunications, or 8+ years of experience with mobile telecommunicationsin lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with cloud or containerized te chn ologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, virtualization, or sof tware-defined networking

• Experience with SIM provisioning using tools such as Gemalto, Smartjac, or pySim

• Experience with Li nk Budget Analysis

• Experience 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. 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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.