Communications System Engineer

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Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills and big picture thinking to make an impact on a global scale? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

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 on the Antarctic continent.

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.

• 5+ years of experience designing and installing radio communications systems
• Experience with 3-phase power generation, including phase splitting and power distribution for communications systems
• Experience developing Installation Drawing Packages 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

• Experience with RADAR systems, Ubiquiti networking equipment, TACAN, SATCOM technologies, or Rohde-Schwarz communication system equipment
• Experience with aviation ground electronics systems
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.

Salary is determined by various factors. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $ (annualized USD).

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
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  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
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  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
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  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.

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.