Computer Engineer

ASRC Federal • Oklahoma City, OK

8d • 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 to help ensure safe and reliable airport operations.

This is a full-time, on-site position at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The candidate must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate. Travel to FAA airport sites nationwide is required as needed, stated as 10–25%.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have resided in the United States for three consecutive years, and have a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card or a current U.S. passport to pass the federal background investigation and obtain FAA Public Trust security clearance. Non-U.S. degrees must have a U.S. equivalency certificate provided at application.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 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 or 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, strong organization, and ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have resided in the United States for three consecutive years.
• Must have a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card or a current U.S. passport.
• Must provide a U.S. equivalency certificate for any non-U.S. degree at the time of application.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City or be willing to relocate there.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with National Airspace System facilities, systems, and equipment.
• Experience with software version control tools such as GIT.
• Experience with issue-tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Experience with radio frequencies 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 safe, reliable airport surface operations.
• Travel to FAA airport sites nationwide to support software builds, system upgrades, and system verification activities.
• Analyze system performance data, logs, and operational metrics; identify system deficiencies and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Develop documents and implement system modifications through the FAA System Support Modification process, following FAA engineering orders, technical standards, and operational policies.
• Diagnose and resolve system, software, hardware, and network issues affecting surface-surveillance systems to minimize downtime and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level