Communications System Engineer
The Opportunity: As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in world class science support. Your skills in systems architecture, communications equipment, and installation planning will be vital when installing and maintaining systemic solutions to meet your customers' needs. You will gain experience in radio communications and air traffic control systems while supporting the safe conduct of flight operations. You will be a valued member of a small team of highly skilled engineers where your contributions will be critical to the team's success. You will gain valuable experience in designing and fielding communications and navigation systems in harsh, remote environments. This position requires travel to Antarctica.
You Have: - 5+ years of experience designing, installing, or troubleshooting Radio Frequency (RF) communications systems
- Experience with 3-phase power generation, including phase splitting or power distribution for communications systems
- Experience developing Installation Drawing Packages or Installation Design Plans (IDPs) for communications systems
- Knowledge of High-Frequency (HF), Very-High Frequency (VHF), and Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) radio communication systems
- Ability to pass a National Science Foundation physical exam
- Ability to travel to Antarctica for up to 4 weeks annually
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Nice If You Have: - Experience with RADAR systems, Ubiquiti networking equipment, TACAN, and SATCOM technologies, or Rohde and Schwarz communication system equipment
- Experience with aviation ground electronics systems
- Secret clearance
- Master's degree in Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
CompensationAt 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.
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Work ModelOur 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.
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- 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.
