RF Network Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Maryland; On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an RF Network Engineer in Maryland to design and optimize complex radio network solutions. You will develop architectural blueprints for new networks, apply advanced RF knowledge, and mentor team members in a fast-paced environment.

A Secret clearance and senior-level expertise are required. Join Booz Allen Hamilton to contribute to critical defense and national security projects while working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of RF communications, software defined radios and test equipment.
• Experience with RF and network measurement tools and hardware such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, or channel emulators.
• Experience evaluating data and network performance metrics and network transport protocols and optimization.
• Experience capturing, monitoring and analyzing real-time radio network data and using traffic generation tools and scripts.
• Knowledge of RF fundamentals, antenna theory, link margins, SNR, spectrum use, and COTS mesh radios and networks from vendors such as Silvus, Persistent Systems, Marconi, Rajant, L3Harris, or Qualcomm.
• Ability to design test methodologies, define parameters, and conduct complex test events for lab or field risk reduction.
• Ability to parse data, identify anomalies, and provide engineered solutions.
• Ability to present test findings clearly in writing and verbally.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science field.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural blueprints for new networks and enhancements to production networks.
• Apply advanced skills and domain knowledge to solve complex problems.
• Mentor and supervise team members while working with minimal direction.

Skills

RF communications

Test data analysis

Test methodology design

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Master's degree (nice if you have one)

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Channel emulators

RF test equipment

Traffic generation scripts

Job description

RF Network Engineer

The Opportunity: Support the development of architectural blueprints for new networks and enhancements to production networks. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction and mentor and supervise team members.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with RF communications, software defined radios, and test equipment
• Experience utilizing RF and network measurement tools and hardware such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, or channel emulators
• Experience in evaluating data layer and network layer performance metrics, and with network transport protocols and optimization
• Experience capturing, monitoring, and analyzing real time radio network data, and utilizing traffic generation tools and automated scripts
• Knowledge of RF fundamentals, antenna theory, link margins, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and spectrum use and management, and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) tactical mesh radios and network systems, and systems from vendors such as Silvus, Persistent Systems, Marconi, Rajant, L3Harris, or Qualcomm
• Ability to conceptualize requirement needs in order to design and draft specific test methodologies, define measurable parameters, and conduct complex test events for either lab or field based risk reduction events
• Ability to parse data and identify test anomalies, and replicate and isolate root causes of test failures, and provide engineered solutions
• Ability to articulate test findings and results implications with both written and verbal presentations
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science field

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to translate complex ideas and information into clear, concise, and easily understandable messages for a variety of audiences
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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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