The Opportunity:
Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced RF Technician to support and operate a Quantum RF laboratory. This role is responsible for day-to-day lab readiness, RF test execution, equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and disciplined lab operations in support of advanced research and development activities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional with strong RF experience, excellent documentation habits, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and highly technical environment.
What You'll Work On:
Operate and maintain the Quantum RF lab in a safe, clean, and ready state.
Set up, calibrate, and use RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and related instruments.
Execute RF measurements, test plans, acceptance tests, and troubleshooting workflows.
Support antenna, cabling, connector, and RF front-end integration activities.
Maintain test logs, calibration records, configuration baselines, and lab documentation.
Diagnose failures in RF chains, fixtures, interconnects, and subsystems.
Collaborate with engineers to refine test procedures, improve repeatability, and document results.
Support hardware handling, bench builds, rework, and basic soldering or cable fabrication as needed.
Enforce lab procedures, access controls, and safe handling of sensitive equipment.
Coordinate equipment maintenance, vendor support, and spare parts inventory.
Assist with data collection and analysis to support development decisions and technical reviews.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience with RF testing, lab, or systems technical support
Experience with RF test equipment and bench troubleshooting
Experience building, routing, and validating RF cabling and interconnects
Knowledge of RF fundamentals, signal integrity, modulation concepts, and test methodology
Ability to read schematics, test plans, and engineering documentation
Ability to work onsite and independently in a lab environment
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
10+ years of experience with RF testing, lab, or systems technical support
Experience supporting quantum, aerospace, defense, telecom, SATCOM, or advanced research labs
Experience with precision measurement, low-noise systems, and sensitive RF environments
Experience in lab operations, inventory control, or equipment calibration
Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or automated test scripting
Possession of excellent attention to detail and disciplined documentation habits
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
TS/SCI clearance
Associate's degree
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 Allenās benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individualās 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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allenās 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.
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