Telecommunications Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Fort Meade, MD

69d • $77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable organizations to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure its network will fit its current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need you, an experienced telecommunications engineer who knows how to develop the exact network our customer needs. As a telecommunications engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in telecommunications systems design, implementation, and sustainment to support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll deploy your expertise in fiber optic communications, switched networks, network management, and network control systems, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. You'll apply your expertise in telecommunication systems design, implementation, service provisioning, and sustainment as you join our team of problem-solvers to help our customers evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. Further your career with us as we help evolve telecommunications capabilities for our customers.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience with telecommunication systems.
• Experience with professional engineering assignments for telecommunication systems design, implementation, service provisioning, and sustainment.
• Experience with engineering artifacts such as Engineering Design Packages (EDP), As-Builts, and Circuit Layout Records (CLR).
• Experience with developing system availability analysis.
• Experience with diagramming network topologies using Microsoft Visio.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, fiber optic communications, switched networks, network management, and network control systems.
• Ability to have effective discussions with colleagues, clients, and vendors.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain BICSI Certification within one year of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with circuit-based transport solutions including Ethernet and G.709.
• Experience with design and implementation of optical telecommunications systems, including OADM, ROADM, and OLA.
• Experience with reviewing configuration management and tracking system hardware and software life cycle.
• Experience with developing Analysis of Alternative (AoA), Project Course of Action, weighting, and rating scales.
• Experience in capturing system technology refresh requirements.
• Experience working in a Program Management Office and performing vendor oversight.
• Experience leading projects and interfacing with senior clients and vendors.
• Knowledge of system data, control, and management planes.

Responsibilities

• Develop telecommunication systems to meet customer needs.
• Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of telecommunication systems.
• Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.
• Create engineering artifacts such as Engineering Design Packages (EDP) and Circuit Layout Records (CLR).
• Perform system availability analysis.
• Diagram network topologies using Microsoft Visio.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees