Datalink Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Patuxent Highland (MD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Datalink Engineer to design and integrate datalink systems for mission platforms. You will collaborate with OEMs to improve performance and ensure compatibility across platforms, leveraging your engineering skills to deliver advanced datalink capabilities.

Ideal candidates have experience with datalink systems and systems integration, are willing to travel up to 25%, and hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science. Clearances may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience with datalink systems.
• Knowledge of systems integration challenges.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers to modify designs and improve integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop datalink system integrations for multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with OEMs to improve performance and enable upgrades.
• Augment designs and algorithms to enhance system performance and reliability.

Skills

Datalink systems

Systems integration

Travel up to 25%

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

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 an electrical engineer like you, who is 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 current challenges and work with OEMs to develop and integrate those upgrades to improve the warfighters' 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.

Take on exciting challenges in mission systems with us as we improve the warfighters' edge.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with 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
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science 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
• Master's degree in a Science field

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secretclearance 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 $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.

Datalink Engineer

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 an electrical engineer like you, who is 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 current challenges and work with OEMs to develop and integrate those upgrades to improve the warfighters' 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.

Take on exciting challenges in mission systems with us as we improve the warfighters' edge.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with 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
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science 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 Science field

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secretclearance 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 $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.

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.