Computer Engineer

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking a Computer Engineer to join our Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a full-time on-site position at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, OK.   

The ASDE-X is an FAA surveillance system that tracks aircraft and vehicles on airport runways and taxiways to prevent collisions, especially in low visibility.  

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement   

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.   

• Be a US Citizen.
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport.   

Relocation Requirement   

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, OK.   

Education & Experience Requirement   

All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate at the time of application.  

• A Bachelors (ABET) degree in Engineering (Electrical or Computer Engineering).
• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is desired.
• 0 - 3 years of related work experience.    

Required Skills   

• Knowledge of the hardware/software development life cycle including requirements analysis, development, testing, and release.
• Ability to:
  • Work independently with direction/guidance, as well as on a team, in a fast-paced collaborative/agile environment.
  • Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
  • Learn on the job/willing to self-teach.
  • Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization and to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. 

Preferred Skills   

• Experience with/using:
  • Software version control software such as GIT.
  • Issue tracking software such as JIRA.
  • Radio Frequencies (RF) or Radar.
  • Object-oriented languages such as JAVA, C++ or C#.
  • Linux Operating Systems (e.g. Red Hat, Debian).
  • Scripting languages (e.g. BASH, Python). 

Essential Daily Job Duties   

• Provide engineering support for National Airspace System (NAS) surface surveillance systems, ensuring reliable airport surface operations that enable Air Traffic Controllers to manage aircraft and vehicle movements safely and efficiently.
• Travel to FAA airport sites nationwide to support software builds, system upgrades, system verification activities, ensuring surface surveillance systems operate smoothly and meet FAA operational and safety requirements.
• Analyze system performance data, logs, and operational metrics to identify deficiencies in the system and recommend or implement corrective actions to enhance system performance.
• Develop documents and implement system modifications through the FAA System Support Modification process, ensuring compliance with FAA engineering orders, technical standards, and operational policies.
• Diagnose and resolve potential system, software, hardware, and network-related issues impacting surface surveillance systems, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational and safety risk.
• Conduct risk and impact assessments to actions taken to improve system performance.
• Coordinate with FAA engineers, technicians, and site stakeholders to support installation, integration, and deployment of major system upgrades at FAA facilities.

Work Environment   

• Standard flexible work schedule.
• Travel is 10 - 25% as needed for the FAA.
• Cubicle environment.   

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