5G PHY M&S Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$62,000–$141,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
64 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 21, 2026

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · 5G PHY M&S Engineer

The 5G PHY M&S Engineer will join the team to design, install, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure while developing solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity. The role involves monitoring and troubleshooting systems, reviewing the activities of junior employees, and performing 5G NR/LTE PHY layer development. Key responsibilities include debugging and performance tuning of PHY layer implementations, optimizing signal processing using GPUs for real-time processing, and developing AI/ML algorithms. Candidates must utilize programming tools like Python, C, C++, or MATLAB and possess knowledge of 3GPP specifications 38.211 through 38.214. Technical skills include using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. The work focuses on ensuring robust system performance and compliance within cellular communication networks.

What you'll do

  • Design, install, configure, and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure problems to meet business needs.
  • Develop and contribute to solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity.
  • Debug and perform performance tuning of PHY layer implementations.
  • Develop AI/ML algorithms for real-time signal processing.
  • Test and validate 5G PHY layers using industry-leading tools.
  • Ensure compliance with 3GPP specifications for effective implementation.
  • Review and guide the activities of more junior employees.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in 5G NR/LTE PHY Layer development.
  • Experience using programming or technical computing tools such as Python, C, C++, or MATLAB.
  • Experience with GPUs for real-time PHY processing, optimizing signal processing, and system performance.
  • Experience in debugging and performance tuning of PHY layer implementations.
  • Experience in 5G PHY testing and validation using industry-leading tools.
  • Experience developing AI/ML algorithms for real-time signal processing.
  • Knowledge of 3GPP specifications, including 38.211, 38.212, 38.213, and 38.214.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field such as Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Knowledge of open source implementations, such as Aerial and OCUDU (preferred).
  • Knowledge of networking, cloud, and wireless network concepts (preferred).
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills (preferred).
  • Microsoft Certified Administrator or RHCS Certification (preferred).
  • CCNA, CCNP, or 5G Certifications (preferred).

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