Datalink Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Patuxent River,MD,US, MD
•$61,900 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an electrical engineer to support the design, integration, and compatibility of datalink systems. The role transforms mission systems requirements into improvements in datalink performance across a variety of platforms. The engineer will support mission systems teams and work with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to improve system performance and integrate advanced technologies into existing platforms. The engineer will collaborate with existing teams to identify challenges and work with OEMs to develop and integrate upgrades. The role also involves helping augment designs and algorithms to improve system performance and contributing to the development of future technologies in the datalink discipline. The position is based in Patuxent River, Maryland, with Lexington Park, Maryland, listed as an additional location, and is not remote. Travel of up to 25% is required. A Secret clearance and a bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science field are required.

Requirements

  • Experience with datalink systems.
  • Knowledge of systems integration challenges.
  • Ability to work with a team of engineers to modify designs and improve system integrations and warfighter capabilities.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science field.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with modern Navy datalink systems.
  • Experience with the SETR process.
  • Experience with datalink compliance testing, including NCTSI.
  • Knowledge of contracting mechanisms and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reporting.
  • Ability to analyze datalink designs and provide technical inputs to improve performance and integration ease.
  • Top Secret clearance.
  • Master's degree in a Science field.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the integration and compatibility of datalink systems.
  • Transform mission systems requirements to improve datalink performance across a variety of platforms.
  • Support mission systems teams and work with OEMs to improve performance and integrate advanced technologies into existing platforms.
  • Work with engineering teams and OEMs to identify challenges, develop upgrades, and integrate them into existing systems.
  • Assist in augmenting designs and algorithms to improve system performance.

Benefits

  • Health, life, and disability benefits.
  • Financial and retirement benefits.
  • Paid leave.
  • Professional development.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Work-life programs.
  • Dependent care.
  • Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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