EW Platform Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Maryland; On-site; USD 86,900 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a technical lead for a portable Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cyber hardware platform in Maryland. You will guide a multi-disciplinary team in developing core software architecture, ensuring robust solutions that meet customer requirements and enhance platform functionality.

The role demands over 5 years of systems design experience, Agile leadership, and familiarity with RF concepts, requiring a Bachelor's degree and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing systems design and development.
• Experience leading technical teams using Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers from various backgrounds for seamless integration.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to meet operational demands.

Skills

Systems design and development

Agile Scrum methodologies

Containerized solutions

Embedded hardware systems

Git version control

Digital RF concepts

Linux distributions

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Atlassian Jira

Atlassian Confluence

Job description

Job Summary

As the technical lead for a portable Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cyber hardware platform, you will guide a multi-disciplinary team to design and develop the core software architecture that empowers end users to deploy advanced RF capabilities in support of mission objectives. Your leadership will translate customer requirements into robust, scalable solutions that enhance and extend existing platform functionality.

Responsibilities

You will collaborate closely with engineers from various backgrounds—hardware, software, RF, and cybersecurity—to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance. By leaning into the customer’s needs, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement, enabling rapid adaptation to evolving operational demands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing systems design and development
• Experience leading technical teams using Agile Scrum methodologies
• Experience with containerized solutions
• Experience with embedded hardware systems
• Experience with Git version control
• Knowledge of digital RF concepts and components of a Software Defined Radio (SDR)
• Knowledge of Linux distributions, including RedHat or Rocky Linux
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence
• Experience with digital RF sampling, modulations, error correction, or compression
• Experience with AI Code Generation
• Experience with EW and Cyber operations or tool development
• Knowledge of the CMOSS, VICTORY, and MORA standards
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Security Clearance

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

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work‑life programs; and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible to participate in the benefit programs.

EEO Statement

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.