Computer Scientist

ASRC Federal • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking a Computer Scientist to join its Tower Data Link System (TDLS) team, which supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). TDLS is a National Airspace System automation system that delivers digital pre-departure clearances and other terminal services 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 (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have resided in the United States for three consecutive years, and have a Real ID driver’s license or ID or a current U.S. passport to pass the federal background investigation and obtain FAA Public Trust security clearance.

The role involves researching, designing, developing, testing, evaluating, and maintaining integrated computer hardware and software systems. The Computer Scientist will support software projects throughout the design lifecycle, develop software that interfaces with external devices, and debug and test complex systems. The work takes place in a cubicle environment, with a standard flexible work schedule and travel to the FAA customer of less than 10 (unit not specified) and at will.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related IT field. A degree in a related IT field may be substituted depending on other qualifications and experience if it includes at least 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
• Non-U.S. degrees must have a U.S. equivalency certificate provided at the time of application.
• 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 solve problems quickly.
• Ability and willingness to learn on the job and self-teach.
• Effective verbal and written communication 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.
• A Real ID driver’s license or ID, or a current U.S. passport.
• 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 (NAS) 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, development, review, audit, 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 software design lifecycle, from requirements gathering through production.
• Develop software that interfaces with external devices.
• Use logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition tools as test equipment.
• Debug complex systems and conduct reviews, audits, and testing.

What This Job Offers

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