5G Wireless System Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$77,600 - $176,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Opportunity: Are you driven by relentless curiosity and a passion for learning? Does the future of technology and innovation excite you? Elevate your expertise in telecommunications by joining Booz Allen’s cutting-edge 5G team! We are seeking innovative professionals who are ready to utilize advanced tools and methodologies to enhance the performance and security of next-generation mobile technology. Be a part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of 5G wireless systems.

Requirements

Experience with virtual machines and containers to perform tasks such as deployment or performing security analysis of said systems
Experience with DSP, including GNU Radio or Matlab, and Software Defined Radio
Experience with radio test equipment
Knowledge of layers 1-3 telecommunication protocols, architecture, and processes, including air interface protocols and specifications
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 SIM provisioning using tools such as Gemalto, Smartjac, or pySim
Experience with Link Budget Analysis
Experience with rooting or jailbreaking phones of any generation
Knowledge of programming or 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 excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

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 skill sets to consult with team members, clients, and leadership on vulnerability projects.