5G Wireless System Engineer

## 5G Wireless System Engineer Apply:
Annapolis Junction, MD:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
January 3, 2027 (30+ days left to apply):
RG Wireless System Engineer
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* The Opportunity:

** Are you driven by relentless curiosity and a passion for learning? Does the future of technology and innovation excite you? Elevate your expertise in telecommunications by joining Booz Allen’s cutting-edge 5G team! We are seeking innovative professionals who are ready to utilize advanced tools and methodologies to enhance the performance and security of next-generation mobile technology. Be a part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of 5G wireless systems.
** What You’ll Work On:
*** Work collaboratively with a team of researchers, developers, and telecommunications experts.
* Deploy and maintain small and large-scale telecom lab environments for testing and development.
* Troubleshoot UE network connection and registration issues via cellular network logs, Wireshark, and QXDM or UE logs.
* Configure and troubleshoot wireless communications systems using various RF hardware and software such as a spectrum analyzer, Software Defined Radio, and Wireshark to diagnose issues in layers 1-3.
* Perform vulnerability research, generate reports and brief findings, and contribute to the design of security solutions for mobile telecommunications systems.
* Leverage comprehension of telecommunications networks, next-generation networking concepts, and protocol analysis to aid in vulnerability and security analysis.
* Apply knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, methodologies, and skill sets to consult with team members, clients, and leadership on vulnerability projects.

Join us. The world can’t wait.
** You Have:
*** Experience with virtual machines and containers to perform tasks such as deployment or performing security analysis of said systems
* Experience with DSP, including GNU Radio or Matlab, and Software Defined Radio
* Experience with radio test equipment
* Knowledge of layers 1-3 telecommunication protocols, architecture, and processes, including air interface protocols and specifications
* Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 4+ years of experience with mobile telecommunications, or 8+ years of experience with mobile telecommunications in lieu of a degree
** Nice If You Have:
*** Experience with cloud or containerized technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Open Stack, virtualization, or software-defined networking
* Experience with SIM provisioning using tools such as Gemalto, Smartjac, or pySim
* Experience with Link Budget Analysis
* Experience with rooting or jail breaking phones of any generation
* Knowledge of programming or scripting languages
* Ability to review and confirm telecommunication call flows and RF captures via Wireshark or internal network logs for cellular network infrastructure
* Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
** Clearance:
** Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
** 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.

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