Booz Allen Hamilton · 22 hours ago
AI RAN Telecommunications Engineer, Lead
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking a senior AI RAN Telecom Engineer to leverage their deep experience in RAN systems and a strong grasp of AI and ML technologies. In this role, you'll be a technical leader guiding the design, development, and deployment of AI-native RAN solutions, working at the intersection of real-time communications and intelligent automation.
ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leverage deep experience in RAN systems and a strong grasp of AI and ML technologies
Guide the design, development, and deployment of AI-native RAN solutions
Help architect next-gen systems that improve spectrum efficiency, reduce OPEX, and enable autonomous network operations
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in telecom engineering, including RAN, LTE/5G NR, or O-RAN systems
Experience applying AI and ML in networking, signal processing, or automation contexts
Experience with Kubernetes including kubeadm or Openshift Container Platform
Experience with tools such as Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, or CUDA
Experience with gNB simulators, OpenAirInterface, srsRAN, or commercial 5G stacks
Experience with xApps or rApps, RIC platforms, and O-RAN Alliance specs
Knowledge of 3GPP, RAN protocols, including RRC, PDCP, RLC, MAC, and PHY, and CU/DU architectures
Ability to drive collaboration across engineering and product teams
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in an Electrical Engineering field
Preferred
Experience with AI model deployment in low-latency or embedded environments
Experience with standards bodies, such as 3GPP or O-RAN Alliance
Experience in open-source RAN or AI projects
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Master's degree in EE, CS, or a related field
Benefits
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Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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