Computer Scientist

ASRC Federal•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking a Computer Scientist to join its Tower Data Link System (TDLS) team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). TDLS is a National Airspace System automation system that delivers digital pre-departure clearances and other terminal services directly to flight deck crews and airline dispatch computers, reducing lengthy voice read-backs over congested radio frequencies. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role involves researching, designing, developing, testing, evaluating, and maintaining integrated computer hardware and software systems. The Computer Scientist will support software development and systems integration across the full software design lifecycle, from requirements gathering through production, and develop software that interfaces with external devices. The position also involves system debugging, reviews, audits, and testing. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have resided in the United States for three consecutive years, and possess a Real ID driver’s license/ID or current U.S. passport to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the MMAC in Oklahoma City. Non-U.S. degrees require a U.S. equivalency certificate at the time of application. Travel is less than 10% and as needed by the FAA customer. The work environment is a cubicle, with a standard flexible work schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related IT field; a degree with at least 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science may be substituted depending on other qualifications and experience.
Three to six years of related work experience.
Proficiency in programming languages and scripts used in model and tool development, including C, C++, and Python.
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.
Three consecutive years of U.S. residency.
A Real ID driver’s license/ID or current U.S. passport.
Candidates with non-U.S. degrees must provide a U.S. equivalency certificate 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.
Working knowledge of high-level languages such as Python, Perl, and Ruby.
Experience with shell scripting, including sh and bash.
Understanding of the importance of testing throughout all phases of the software development process.

Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, test, evaluate, and maintain integrated computer hardware and software systems.
Manage computer systems architecture, integration, software programming and development, reviews, audits, testing, configuration management, requirements, and changes.
Provide programming support using languages such as Java, C, C++, and Python.
Provide scripting support using languages such as Perl and Shell.
Execute software projects across the full software design lifecycle, from requirements gathering to production.
Develop software that interfaces with external devices.
Use test equipment, including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition tools.
Debug complex systems and conduct reviews, audits, and testing.