Radio Frequency Lab Engineer

About the role

Booz Allen operates an RF Systems laboratory in Laurel that supports the development, integration, testing and operation of HF, VHF, UHF and 800 MHz land mobile radio, air-to-ground and tactical radio systems, SATCOM, 5G cellular networks and other RF systems. The RF Lab Engineer works hands-on with stakeholders to build quick-turn prototypes and demonstrate capabilities that protect operations at home and abroad, providing technical support to Federal agencies including the Department of War.

Key responsibilities

• Develop functional prototypes, refine requirements, integrate best practices and prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials.
• Operate and maintain the lab: operational and compliance testing, equipment configuration, staging, calibration and keeping the lab in working order.
• Support field operations such as spectrum and interference monitoring, direction finding, equipment installation, acceptance testing and RF coverage measurement.
• Move and position lab equipment, and support logistics for loading, unloading, shipping and transporting equipment.

Required profile

• 1+ years of experience with mission-critical electronics, radio communications or radar systems.
• Experience building prototype-level hardware and software systems.
• Ability to solder to prototype level and to move or position equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Associate's degree; a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Science, Technology or Mathematics is a plus.
• Ability to work virtually with camera on during meetings, and to attend in-person work at a customer facility if the role is hybrid or onsite.

Required skills

• Linux scripting for system control.
• Circuit board design and layout.
• Knowledge of AC and DC power systems and integration with solar power generation.
• Ability to use vector spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers and power meters.
• Nice to have: MATLAB, Python, GNU Radio, Keysight PathWave, Vivado, RF protocol and propagation model knowledge, and RF chain component specification.

What we offer

• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave and professional development.
• Tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care support.
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
• Projected annual salary range of $62,000 to $141,000 depending on experience, education and contract terms.