Computer Engineer

ASRC Federal•Oklahoma City, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking a Computer Engineer to support the FAA’s Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X) team. ASDE-X tracks aircraft and vehicles on airport runways and taxiways to help prevent collisions, particularly in low-visibility conditions. The role provides engineering support for National Airspace System surface surveillance systems and helps ensure safe, reliable airport surface operations. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance. Travel to FAA airport sites nationwide is required as needed, stated as 10–25%. The work environment is a cubicle, with a standard flexible work schedule. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have resided in the United States for three consecutive years, and provide a RealID driver’s license/ID or current U.S. passport to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain FAA Public Trust clearance. Non-U.S. degrees must have a U.S. Equivalency Certificate provided at application time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
0–3 years of related work experience.
Knowledge of the hardware/software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, and release.
Ability to work independently with direction or guidance and as part of a team in a fast-paced, collaborative/agile environment.
Ability to research, troubleshoot, and solve problems quickly.
Willingness and ability to learn on the job and self-teach.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, strong organization, and ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
U.S. citizenship and three consecutive years of U.S. residency.
RealID driver’s license/ID or current U.S. passport.
Non-U.S. degrees must have a U.S. Equivalency Certificate provided at the time of application.
Must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Nice To Haves

Experience with National Airspace System facilities, systems, and equipment.
Experience using software version control such as GIT.
Experience using issue-tracking software such as JIRA.
Experience with radio frequencies (RF) or radar.
Experience with object-oriented languages such as Java, C++, or C#.
Experience with Linux operating systems such as Red Hat or Debian.
Experience with scripting languages such as BASH or Python.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for National Airspace System surface surveillance systems to support reliable airport surface operations and the safe, efficient management of aircraft and vehicle movements.
Travel to FAA airport sites nationwide to support software builds, system upgrades, and system verification activities.
Analyze system performance data, logs, and operational metrics to identify deficiencies and recommend or implement corrective actions.
Develop documents and implement system modifications through the FAA System Support Modification process, complying with FAA engineering orders, technical standards, and operational policies.
Diagnose and resolve system, software, hardware, and network-related issues affecting surface surveillance systems to minimize downtime and reduce operational and safety risks.
Conduct risk and impact assessments for actions taken to improve system performance.
Coordinate with FAA engineers, technicians, and site stakeholders on installation, integration, and deployment of major system upgrades at FAA facilities.