RF Analysis Engineer

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an RF Analysis Engineer to support spectrum management, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and policy analyses for government and defense customers. You will validate inputs, devise methodologies, and produce concise technical outputs for stakeholders.

You will prepare reports and briefing materials, coordinate with defense and federal partners, and deliver actionable recommendations to enhance spectrum access and operations, with occasional travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with RF engineering.
• 1+ years of EMC analyses for federal spectrum-dependent systems.
• Knowledge of wireless communications systems and RF link budgets.
• Ability to create briefs and presentations for the client.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Skills

RF engineering

EMC analyses

Wireless communications

Spectrum systems knowledge

4G/5G RAN

RF Link Budget

Briefs & presentations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or STEM

Master's degree in Physics or STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

RF Analysis Engineer The Opportunity:

Do you enjoy contributing to a technical team, while closely working with stakeholders to produce technical outputs that demonstrate the optimal path forward for a customer? This is the role of our Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis Engineer working to support the customer each day, performing RF analyses to protect their operations CONUS and OCONUS. Through this role, you will get the opportunity to help ensure spectrum access to support the defense client’s mission at home and abroad. The RF Analysis Engineer provides technical support in the areas of spectrum management, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and spectrum policy. You’ll support government meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder engagements by preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials to share technical analyses. You’ll coordinate with defense organizations, federal agencies, industry partners, and standards bodies to assess emerging technologies, spectrum-sharing initiatives, regulatory developments, and spectrum access strategies. You’ll deliver subject matter expertise and technical recommendations to support defense spectrum modernization and electromagnetic spectrum superiority objectives. As an RF Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for everything from validating input data, devising an analysis methodology, and ensuring the quality of technical outputs to convey results concisely and clearly. You will also support a lead engineer in representing the client’s interests in technical working groups with your peers. Work with us as we ensure mission-critical spectrum access for the client and the nation. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with RF engineering
• 1+ years of experience conducting Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) analyses for federal spectrum-dependent systems
• Knowledge of wireless communications systems
• Knowledge of federal spectrum-dependent mission systems
• Knowledge of 4G and 5G RAN technologies
• Knowledge of RF Link Budget
• Ability to create briefs and presentations for the client
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics or STEM

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in MATLAB, Python, or programming languages suitable to augment or enhance COTS RF simulation capabilities
• Knowledge of RF protocols and propagation models
• Master's degree in Physics or STEM

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 $62,000.00 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

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Work Model

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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.

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