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 our Tower Data Link System (TDLS) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a full-time on-site position at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, OK. The TDLS program is a National Airspace System automation system that delivers digital pre-departure clearances (PDCs) and other terminal services directly to flight deck crews and airline dispatch computers. It eliminates the need for lengthy, repetitive voice read-backs over congested radio frequencies.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related IT fields, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science may be substituted in lieu of the computer science degree, depending on other qualifications and experience.
• 0 - 3 years of related work experience.
• Proficient in programming languages and scripts used in model and tool development (C, C++, Python).
• Ability to work independently, as well as on a team, in an agile environment.
• Ability to research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
• Ability to learn on the job/willing to self-teach.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is desired.
• Working knowledge of high-level languages (Python, Perl, Ruby).
• Experience with shell scripting (sh, 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 support using programming languages such as JAVA, C, C++, and Python.
• Offer scripting support with languages like Perl and Shell.
• Execute software projects with knowledge of the full software design lifecycle from requirements gathering to production.
• Develop software that interfaces with external devices.
• Utilize test equipment including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition tools.
• Debug complex systems and conduct reviews, audits, and testing.

What This Job Offers

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