Computer Engineer

ASRC Federal•Oklahoma City, OK

17h•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking a Computer Engineer to join its Ground-Based Navigation (GBN) team, which supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This full-time, on-site role is based at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The GBN team implements and integrates ground-based navigation solutions to meet National Airspace System (NAS) operational needs, procures navigation aids, and supports programs involving VOR, TACAN, DME, and critical landing and visual guidance systems. The role supports operational systems critical to aircraft approaches and enroute navigation. The engineer tests, maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, installs, and upgrades software and hardware; researches, designs, and develops systems and enhancements; contributes to technical manuals and documentation; and reviews engineering data for compliance with FAA performance criteria. The work is performed in a cubicle environment on a standard flexible schedule, with 10–25% travel as needed for the FAA. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have resided in the United States for three consecutive years, and provide a Real ID-compliant driver's license/ID or a current U.S. passport to meet requirements for the Federal Background Investigation and FAA Public Trust security clearance. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of MMAC. Non-U.S. degrees require a U.S. equivalency certificate provided at application.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (ABET) in Engineering (Electrical or Computer Engineering), Computer Science, or a related IT field such as Physics, Aerospace, or Mathematics.
3–6 years of related work experience.
Programming skills in C/C++ or other languages for embedded microprocessor systems.
Hardware skills in analog and digital circuit analysis and design.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an agile environment.
Ability to research, troubleshoot, and problem-solve quickly.
Willingness and ability to learn on the job and self-teach.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong organization.
U.S. citizenship and three consecutive years of U.S. residency to meet Federal Background Investigation and FAA Public Trust clearance requirements.
Real ID-compliant driver's license/ID or current U.S. passport.
Must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
For non-U.S. degrees, provide a U.S. equivalency certificate at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment.
Knowledge of or experience with embedded systems development.
Knowledge of or experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Knowledge of or experience with network interfaces, Joint Test Action Group (JTAG), and flash memory.
Experience developing creative hardware and software solutions.
Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation such as Instruction Books, Maintenance Handbooks, Test Procedures, and Engineering Studies.

Responsibilities

Test, maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, install, and upgrade software and hardware infrastructure on operational systems critical to airplane approaches and enroute navigation.
Research, design, and develop software and hardware systems, including enhancements, modifications, and configurations to existing systems and networks.
Provide input for software and hardware system manuals, guidelines, and documentation when commercially developed documents are unavailable.
Review engineering data for Navigation and Landing Systems software and hardware to ensure compliance with FAA performance criteria.