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Sonar Electrical Engineer, Senior

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.

Middletown, RIJob$87–198K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$87–198K/yr
Location
Middletown, RI
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Sonar Electrical Engineer develops electronic systems and components, supports engineering work, and applies advanced principles to complex projects. The role plans and directs research or development, creates innovative solutions, and may mentor or supervise employees. The candidate will support Navy or marine systems and apply sonar, acoustics, and underwater signal-processing knowledge across integrated science, engineering, and acquisition teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Navy and Marine Systems SupportModel Based Systems EngineeringCameoMagicDrawUndersea WarfareSubsea and Seabed WarfareSubmarine Technology EngineeringAcoustical and Sonar EngineeringUnderwater Acoustic Signal ProcessingSensor Design AssessmentSensor Software Processing AssessmentTechnical CommunicationNon-Technical CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

5+ Years Technical Support ExperienceSecret ClearanceBachelor's in STEMTS/SCI ClearanceMaster's in Engineering, CS, or Physical Sciences

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Sonar Electrical Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

Develop electronic systems and components to use within equipment or machinery and support other engineers to perform tasks when necessary. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, and mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies. Apply advanced knowledge to the completion of projects of major complexity. Maintain recognized standing through a combination of original contribution and positions of leadership. Plan, conduct, and direct research or development work on complex projects necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches.

You Have:

  • 5+ years of experience providing technical support to navy or marine systems or equipment

  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering ( MBSE ) using tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw

  • Experience with the Navy, including in areas such as Undersea Warfare ( USW ), Subsea and Seabed Warfare ( SSW ), or Submarine technology engineering

  • Knowledge of acoustical and sonar engineering for sensing natural and man-made structures, objects, and architectures in marine environments

  • Knowledge of underwater acoustic signal and information processing algorithms, techniques, and systems

  • Ability to assess the impacts of differing sensor designs and sensor sof tware processing on the ability to sense in a specific environment

  • Ability to convey complex technical and system constructs across an integrated science, engineering, and acquisition team

  • Secret clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM Field

Nice If You Have:

  • Ability to document and communicate findings in non-technical terms for non-scientists

  • Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • Master's degree in an Engineering, CS, or Physical Sciences field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret 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 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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,265 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–198K/yr
  • Rhode Island median$105–193K/yr30 salary ranges
  • US median$108–170K/yr6,563 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $142K, is 3% below the Rhode Island median midpoint ($147K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in Rhode Island.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Rhode Island and 10,265 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Rhode Island
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,581 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,968 of the 10,265 open Electrical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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