5G Wireless System Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$77,600 - $176,000•Remote

About The Position

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

Requirements

Experience with virtual machines and containers to perform tasks including deployment or security analysis of said 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 experience with mobile telecommunications or 8+ years of experience with mobile telecommunications in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud or containerized technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, 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 Jailbreaking 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
Possession of strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

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