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Booz Allen Hamilton

Telecommunications Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States

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Telecommunications Engineer Job Number: R0228278

Opportunity 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.

Responsibilities 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.

You Have

12+ years of experience with telecommunication systems

Experience with performing professional engineering assignments to support telecommunication systems design, implementation, service provisioning, and sustainment

Experience with engineering artifacts such as Engineering Design Packages (EDP), As‑Built, Circuit Layout Records (CLR), wavelength service modeling

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 If You Have

Experience with circuit‑based transport solutions to include 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

Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

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 Allen’s 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 is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement As part of the application process, 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.

Work Model Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.

If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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