Field Exercise System Engineer

Field Exercise System Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Research & Development (R&D) is the lifeblood of innovation and progress. Successfully transitioning R&D products from the controlled environment of the lab to dynamic field exercises is crucial for validating their real-world applicability and performance. This process helps our client ensure that groundbreaking technologies are not only theoretically sound but also practically viable, paving the way for their deployment on mission.

The Field Exercise System Engineer will support a small team to perform the planning and execution of field tests and mission exercises to evaluate Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cyber R&D products. This role will support integration of multiple EW and Cyber software and hardware systems to achieve the exercise objectives. Example tasks may include software API design and integration, security boundary definition, tactical network connection, data storage design, requirements derivation, and design of exercise scenarios that accurately reflect real-world conditions and operational challenges. During an exercise, example tasks may include field or exercise logistics, site survey, site preparation, equipment setup, participant coordination, and data analysis to provide feedback to R&D teams to refine and improve product performance.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• Experience developing and maintaining system integration documentation including OV-1, sequence diagrams, or interface control documents

• Experience performing software integration of mission planning and execution systems

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

• 3+ years of experience supporting EW and Cyber missions or development activities

• Experience developing Electronic Warfare (EW) or Cyber scenarios or Master Scenario Event Lists (MSELs) for DoD exercises

• Experience managing field or exercise logistics

• Experience with tactical communication networks

• Experience with spectrum management and frequency request process

• Knowledge of radio communication protocols

• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) propagation, amplifiers, and antennas

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 at Booz Allen 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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

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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.