RF Test Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an RF Test Engineer to advance directed energy systems. You will prototype, test, and integrate complex RF subsystems in lab and field settings to support DoD warfighters.

You will mentor staff and apply RF test expertise while expanding skills into related engineering areas in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in laboratory or field-testing environments with goals, methodologies, and data analysis.
• Experience in laboratory and field testing of high-power microwave (HPM) systems.
• Experience with test equipment to support HPM testing.
• Experience with software to support HPM testing and data analysis.
• Experience researching, automating testing, and applying concepts to projects.
• Knowledge of RF principles.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including leads, PMs, developers, testers.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems for testing and integration; on-site in labs and outdoor test environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RF test engineering for prototype development of DE systems.
• Research, analyze, down-select, fabricate, test, and integrate RF subsystems.
• Mentor junior staff and share RF test engineering expertise.
• Broaden skillset into mechanical, systems, and operational analytics.

Skills

RF testing

Lab & field testing

Test equipment

Automation testing

RF principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Signal generators

Amplifiers

RF probes

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

As an RF Test Engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to prototype development for Directed Energy ( DE ) systems and capabilities. We’re looking for an RF Test Engineer who can use their skills to research, analyze, down-select, fabricate, test, and integrate complex electronic and RF subsystems and components to advance our non-kinetic weapon portfolio for our DoD warfighters.

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to transform DoD and Navy offerings. Our team develops next-generation weapon s and combat systems. That’s why we need an RF Test Engineer like you who spe cia lizes in high-power RF to help us design and develop systems that can operate successfully against advanced threats in complex environments.

On our team, you’ll conduct scientific analysis and testing in a laboratory and field environment. You’ll directly impact the DoD by demonstrating unique or niche capabilities. We’ll look to you to share your RF test engineering expertise through leadership and mentoring junior staff. This is a chance to use your experience -based knowledge in pulsed power electronics while broadening your skillset into areas like mechanical engineering, systems engineering, and operational utility analysis.

Take on exciting challenges in the DoD with us as we provide our nation's warfighters with additional tools to combat the next generation of defense.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in laboratory or field-testing environments, including setting test goals, developing test met hodologies, organizing and conducting tests, reducing test data, and analyzing results
• Experience in laboratory and field testing of HPM systems, including developing test plans, test readiness reviews, SOPs, spectrum allocation procedures, and setup and operation of systems and test equipment
• Experience with test equipment to support HPM testing, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power met ers, signal generators, amplifiers, and various voltage and RF probes
• Experience with commonly used sof tware to support HPM testing in collecting and analyzing data
• Experience conducting research, embracing new technologies, automating testing, and applying learned concepts to project needs
• Knowledge of RF principles
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, including technical leads, project managers, developers, testers, engineers, and subject matter experts
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems for testing and integration purposes, provide recommendations to clients, and work on-site in indoor labs and outdoor testing environments
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with network interface and communication protocols
• Experience supporting Navy programs in an R & D environment
• Experience conducting testing for weapon effectiveness
• Experience conducting RDT & E activities for DE systems

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

RF Test Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

As an RF Test Engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to prototype development for Directed Energy ( DE ) systems and capabilities. We’re looking for an RF Test Engineer who can use their skills to research, analyze, down-select, fabricate, test, and integrate complex electronic and RF subsystems and components to advance our non-kinetic weapon portfolio for our DoD warfighters.

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to transform DoD and Navy offerings. Our team develops next-generation weapon s and combat systems. That’s why we need an RF Test Engineer like you who spe cia lizes in high-power RF to help us design and develop systems that can operate successfully against advanced threats in complex environments.

On our team, you’ll conduct scientific analysis and testing in a laboratory and field environment. You’ll directly impact the DoD by demonstrating unique or niche capabilities. We’ll look to you to share your RF test engineering expertise through leadership and mentoring junior staff. This is a chance to use your experience -based knowledge in pulsed power electronics while broadening your skillset into areas like mechanical engineering, systems engineering, and operational utility analysis.

Take on exciting challenges in the DoD with us as we provide our nation's warfighters with additional tools to combat the next generation of defense.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in laboratory or field-testing environments, including setting test goals, developing test met hodologies, organizing and conducting tests, reducing test data, and analyzing results
• Experience in laboratory and field testing of HPM systems, including developing test plans, test readiness reviews, SOPs, spectrum allocation procedures, and setup and operation of systems and test equipment
• Experience with test equipment to support HPM testing, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power met ers, signal generators, amplifiers, and various voltage and RF probes
• Experience with commonly used sof tware to support HPM testing in collecting and analyzing data
• Experience conducting research, embracing new technologies, automating testing, and applying learned concepts to project needs
• Knowledge of RF principles
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, including technical leads, project managers, developers, testers, engineers, and subject matter experts
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems for testing and integration purposes, provide recommendations to clients, and work on-site in indoor labs and outdoor testing environments
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with network interface and communication protocols
• Experience supporting Navy programs in an R & D environment
• Experience conducting testing for weapon effectiveness
• Experience conducting RDT & E activities for DE systems

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.