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University, AI RAN Telecommunications Engineer Intern

Part-time

Booz Allen Hamilton

McLean, VAPart-time$53–108K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$53–108K/yr
Location
McLean, VA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The University AI RAN Telecommunications Engineer Intern supports development of architectural blueprints for new networks and enhancements to production networks. The role applies basic principles and concepts, solves routine problems under direct supervision, and refers more complex issues to higher levels. It is located in the Washington Metro area and requires U.S. citizenship due to the nature of the work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Wireless Communications Systems, requiredPython, requiredC/C++, requiredMATLAB, requiredRF Fundamentals, requiredModulation, requiredOFDM, requiredPropagation, requiredLink Budgets, required5G NR Architecture, requiredSpectrum, requiredNumerology, requiredRadio Access Networks, requiredBeamforming, required3GPP Standards, requiredAI/ML Algorithms, nice to haveAI/ML Applications, nice to haveWireless Algorithms, nice to haveCommunications Principles, nice to haveProtocols, nice to haveDigital Signal Processing, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Technology, requiredU.S. Citizenship, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

University, AI RAN Telecommunications Engineer InternThe Opportunity: Support the development of architectural blueprints for new networks and enhancements to production networks. Apply basic principles, theories, and concepts and limited industry knowledge. Solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity and refer more complex issues to higher levels. Work under direct supervision. This position is located in the Washington Metro area. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

You Have:

  • Experience with wireless communications systems through coursework, research, projects, internships, or a technical field
  • Experience using programming or technical computing tools such as Python, C/C++, or MATLAB
  • Knowledge of wireless communication concepts, including RF fundamentals, modulation, OFDM, propagation, and link budgets
  • Knowledge of 5G NR architecture and key concepts, including spectrum, numerology, radio access networks, beamforming, and 3GPP standards
  • Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a technology field by Spring or Fall 2027, Spring or Winter 2028, or Spring 2029

Nice If You Have:

  • Knowledge of AI/ML algorithms or applications, including as applied to networking, signal processing, automation, or technical domains
  • Knowledge of wireless algorithms, communications principles, and protocols, including digital signal processing (DSP)

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 $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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 4,184 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$53–108K/yr
  • Virginia median$120–183K/yr317 salary ranges
  • US median$113–187K/yr3,274 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $81K, is 46% below the Virginia median midpoint ($150K) — in the lowest quarter of Network Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 397 open Network Engineer jobs in Virginia and 4,184 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (3,614 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,164 of the 4,184 open Network Engineer jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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