Datalink Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 61,900 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an electrical engineer to design and integrate datalink systems across platforms, translating Mission Systems requirements into improved performance.

You will collaborate with OEMs, augment designs and algorithms to enhance warfighter capabilities, and work with existing teams to tackle integration challenges while maintaining a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in datalink systems.
• Knowledge of systems integration challenges.
• Ability to work with engineers to modify designs and improve system integrations.
• Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific field is required.

Skills

Datalink systems

Systems integration

Team collaboration

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific field

Master's degree in a scientific field

Job description

The Opportunity

As an electrical engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to designing and integrating datalink systems. We’re looking for an electrical engineer who can use their skills to manage the integration and compatibility of datalink systems. At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to transform Mission Systems requirements to improve datalink performance of a variety of platforms. Our team supports the Mission Systems team in working with OEMs to improve performance and integrate advanced technologies into existing platforms. That’s why we need you, an electrical engineer, well versed in datalink systems to help us design and develop future technologies within the datalink discipline. On our team, you’ll work with existing teams to understand the current challenges and work with OEMs to develop and integrate those upgrades to improve the warfighter’s competitive edge. You will assist in augmenting designs and algorithms to better system performance. This is a chance to use your electrical engineering skills while gaining experience in the datalink discipline to sharpen your skills while doing meaningful work.

You Have

• Experience in datalink systems
• Knowledge of systems integration challenges
• Ability to work with a team of engineers to modify designs and improve system integrations to improve warfighter capabilities
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field

Nice If You Have

• Experience with modern Navy datalink systems
• Experience with the SETR process
• Experience with Datalink compliance testing, including NCTSI
• Knowledge of contracting mechanisms and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reporting
• Ability to analyze datalink designs and provide technical inputs to improve performance and integration ease
• Top Secret clearance
• Master's degree in a scientific 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

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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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.

Benefits

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.

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.