Electrical Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking an electrical engineer with a hardware focus to research, develop, procure, fabricate, and test directed energy targets for DoD programs. You will help define performance specs for future systems and advance shipboard defense capabilities through hands-on DE, test, and basic/applied research.

Join a team focused on transforming the Navy, with opportunities to work on RF sensors, microwave technology, DSP, and field testing in a defense context

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of RF sensors or antennas.
• 3+ years of experience researching electronic and electrical systems, subsystems, or components.
• Experience in microwave signal generation and test equipment.
• Experience with digital signal processing.
• Experience in all aspects of laboratory and field testing, including setting test goals, methodologies, and data analysis.
• Experience with land, sea, and air vehicles.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, procure, fabricate, and test new targets for Directed Energy solutions.
• Aid in determining target effects for performance specifications for future systems.
• Contribute to defense capabilities by applying electrical engineering skills to DE testing and R&D.

Skills

RF sensors/antennas

Applied research

Microwave signal generation

Digital signal processing

Lab and field testing

Land/sea/air vehicles

Secret clearance

Targeting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that 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 advancing technological status for weapon and combat systems. We’re looking for an electrical engineer who can use their skills to research, develop, procure, fabricate, and test new and novel targets for Directed Energy solutions.

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to transform the Navy. Our team designs and develops advanced weapon systems for use in complex environments. That’s why we need an electrical engineer like you who specializes in hardware to help us research, design, procure, and develop targets and target sets for test and evaluation purposes. On our team, you’ll aid in determining target effects for development of a performance specification for future system development. You’ll impact the DoD by advancing future state-of-the-art personnel and shipboard defense capabilities. This is a chance to use your electrical and electronics engineering skills while gaining experience in Directed Energy, test and evaluation, and basic and applied research. Take on exciting challenges in our Global Defense Sector with us as we develop defensive capabilities for our nation's warfighters!

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 3+ years of experience in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of a wide variety of RF sensors or antennas
• 3+ years of experience conducting basic and applied research on commercial and non-commercial electronic and electrical systems, subsystems, or components
• Experience in microwave signal generation and test equipment
• Experience with digital signal processing
• Experience in all aspects of laboratory and field testing, including setting test goals, developing test methodologies, organizing and conducting tests, reducing test data, and analyzing results
• Experience with land, sea, and air vehicles
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have

• Experience researching, designing, or procuring land, sea, or air targets and conducting test and evaluation activities with them
• Experience supporting the Navy or other Armed Forces engineering support contracts
• Knowledge of high-power microwave and high-power radio frequencies

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 $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.

Electrical Engineer, Mid

The Opportunity

As an electrical engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to advancing technological status for weapon and combat systems. We’re looking for an electrical engineer who can use their skills to research, develop, procure, fabricate, and test new and novel targets for Directed Energy solutions.

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to transform the Navy. Our team designs and develops advanced weapon systems for use in complex environments. That’s why we need an electrical engineer like you who specializes in hardware to help us research, design, procure, and develop targets and target sets for test and evaluation purposes. On our team, you’ll aid in determining target effects for development of a performance specification for future system development. You’ll impact the DoD by advancing future state-of-the-art personnel and shipboard defense capabilities. This is a chance to use your electrical and electronics engineering skills while gaining experience in Directed Energy, test and evaluation, and basic and applied research. Take on exciting challenges in our Global Defense Sector with us as we develop defensive capabilities for our nation's warfighters!

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 3+ years of experience in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of a wide variety of RF sensors or antennas
• 3+ years of experience conducting basic and applied research on commercial and non-commercial electronic and electrical systems, subsystems, or components
• Experience in microwave signal generation and test equipment
• Experience with digital signal processing
• Experience in all aspects of laboratory and field testing, including setting test goals, developing test methodologies, organizing and conducting tests, reducing test data, and analyzing results
• Experience with land, sea, and air vehicles
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have

• Experience researching, designing, or procuring land, sea, or air targets and conducting test and evaluation activities with them
• Experience supporting the Navy or other Armed Forces engineering support contracts
• Knowledge of high-power microwave and high-power radio frequencies

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 $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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.