Tactical Communications SME

Tactical Communications SME

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in developing and delivering complex solutions for military clients? 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 have the chance to shape our communication system products. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems and also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset across all functions of tactical operations. Grow your skills by merging your technical expertise with other members of the tactical team. Join our team and create the future of rapid command and control system products for our clients

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience installing, operating, and maintaining tactical radios and managing the operation of telecommunication systems and networks

• Experience in various frequency bands, including HF, VHF, UHF and commonly used C2 frequencies

• Experience with supporting analysis of system performance, throughput, response time, operational requirements, and system loading

• Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing US Military Radio Systems, including Manpack Radios

• Experience working with software development teams to ensure new products and applications meet mission and interoperability requirements

• Knowledge of Tactical Data Lins including Link-16

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• IAT Level II Certification

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with training gained through Field Service Representative (FSR), Maintainer MOSs, and NEC's 

• Experience in all aspects of transmission, including modulation and coding, link budgets, radio frequency equipment, antennas, waveforms, blockage mitigation, algorithms, or protocols

• Experience operating or maintaining sensor systems including Sunhillo Margate II and Rici 6000

• Experience operating or maintaining Satellite systems including StarShield and MILSATCOM

• Experience creating test cases and procedures

• Experience with automated testing, automated test tools, developing and executing test scripts to perform system testing, and analyzing results

• Ability to test multiple lab environments following formal testing methods and manage discrepancy reports identified during testing

• Ability to perform system testing in support of various developmental efforts

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

Clearance:

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

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
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: 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: 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: 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.