Mission‑Ready Wireless Network Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a seasoned wireless networks engineer to help design, prototype, and evaluate advanced wireless capabilities for defense networks. You will translate complex requirements into actionable architectures and drive integration across platforms and teams.

Candidates should have extensive experience with wireless/networking concepts, cross‑domain collaboration, and a track record in agile, CI/CD, and DevSecOps environments; willingness to travel up to 15% is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years designing, integrating, and developing advanced wireless network capabilities.
• Knowledge of how applications, transports, and mission services interact in contested environments.
• Knowledge of military radio waveforms, transport, and mission systems including interoperability.
• Ability to work in Agile environments with CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders; build trusted relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept, prototype design, and solutions for next‑gen wireless networks.
• Oversee research, planning, integration, and evaluation of advanced wireless tech.
• Translate customer needs into architectures and prototype implementations.
• Perform network modeling, simulation, and performance optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical roadmaps.

Skills

Wireless networking

Agile development

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel up to 15%

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science

STEM degree

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a seasoned wireless networks engineer to help design, prototype, and evaluate advanced wireless capabilities for defense networks. You will translate complex requirements into actionable architectures and drive integration across platforms and teams.

Candidates should have extensive experience with wireless/networking concepts, cross‑domain collaboration, and a track record in agile, CI/CD, and DevSecOps environments; willingness to travel up to 15% is required.