RF Lab Engineer: Prototyping, Testing & Field Demos

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Professional development

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an RF Lab Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and operation of RF systems. The role involves hands-on lab work, prototype hardware and software, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver mission-critical spectrum solutions.

You will participate in field operations, maintain calibration, and prepare technical reports. Security clearance is required, with opportunities across DoD and government programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with mission critical electronics, radio communications, or radar systems.
• Prototype hardware and software systems development experience.
• Linux scripting for system control.
• Circuit board design and layout knowledge.
• AC/DC power systems experience and solar integration.
• Ability to solder at prototype level.
• Ability to move lab equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop quick-turn prototypes and demonstrations for fielded capabilities.
• Perform RF lab operations including testing, calibration, and equipment setup.
• Support RF spectrum monitoring, interference analysis, and field measurements.

Skills

Prototype hardware

Linux scripting

Circuit board design

Power systems integration

Soldering

Security clearance

Associate's degree

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

GNU Radio

Pathwave

Vivado

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an RF Lab Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and operation of RF systems. The role involves hands-on lab work, prototype hardware and software, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver mission-critical spectrum solutions.

You will participate in field operations, maintain calibration, and prepare technical reports. Security clearance is required, with opportunities across DoD and government programs.