5G Wireless System Engineer

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain small- and large‑scale telecom lab environments for testing and development.
• Troubleshoot UE network connection and registration issues using cellular network logs, Wireshark, and QXDM or UE logs.
• Configure and troubleshoot wireless communications systems with RF hardware and software such as spectrum analyzers, Software Defined Radio, and Wireshark to diagnose issues in layers 1–3.
• Perform vulnerability research, generate reports, brief findings, and contribute to the design of security solutions for mobile telecommunications systems.
• Leverage knowledge of telecommunications networks, next‑generation networking concepts, and protocol analysis to aid vulnerability and security analysis.
• Consult with team members, clients, and leadership on vulnerability projects using cybersecurity frameworks and methodologies.

• Experience with virtual machines and containers, including deployment or security analysis of systems.
• Experience with DSP, GNU Radio, MATLAB, and Software Defined Radio.
• Experience with radio test equipment.
• Knowledge of layers 1–3 telecommunication protocols, architecture, and processes, including air‑interface protocols.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering AND 4+ years of mobile telecommunications experience, OR 8+ years of mobile telecommunications experience in lieu of a degree.

• Experience with cloud or containerized technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Open Stack, virtualization, or software‑defined networking.
• Experience with tools such as Gemalto, Smartjac, or pySim for SIM provisioning.
• Experience with link‑budget analysis.
• Experience with rooting or jail breaking phones of any generation.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages.
• Ability to review and confirm telecommunication call flows and RF captures via Wireshark or internal network logs for cellular network infrastructure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Projected annualized salary range: $77,600.00 to $ (USD). The range is one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

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.