RF Systems and Test Electrical Engineer

About the Role

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Radio Systems and Radio Frequency (RF) design and testing to join their team. This role involves transforming client-facing projects and internal product development, focusing on designing and fielding radio systems. The team develops systems using COTS/GOTS products with modifications and custom integration components, utilizing testing to ensure delivered systems meet operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop system designs for radio communication systems.
• Develop and execute test procedures for Analysis of Alternatives, components, sub-systems, and systems.
• Provide lab oversight to support technicians and installers.
• Assist with the definition of technical requirements.
• Develop designs based on defined requirements.
• Brief the team to communicate technical designs during design reviews.
• Manage the process from initial requirements through component selection, testing, and documentation to final delivery and system testing.
• Field systems on time that meet system performance requirements.
• Share electrical engineering expertise through leadership and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with testing of radio system components, including radios, amplifiers, filters, wave guides, converters, or antennas.
• Experience working with multiple vendors to complete down selection of components based on requirements.
• Experience developing radio system designs to integrate communication systems into complex environments.
• Experience developing functional test procedures at the component and system level.
• Experience working with radio test equipment to complete testing.
• Knowledge of modern radio technologies.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience designing and deploying radio communication systems, or Master's degree and experience designing and deploying radio communication systems.

Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience in MIL-461 testing in a semi-anechoic chamber.
• Experience working with HF radio systems.
• Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) or Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) testing.
• Experience in Modeling and Simulation.
• Experience in a computer language, such as Python or MATLAB.
• Ability to work with drafters to develop component and system drawings.
• Ability to work with technicians to troubleshoot installations and adapt designs while delivering systems in the field.