Design Engineer
About The Position
A3 Technology, Inc. is seeking experienced Design Engineers to support engineering design, documentation development, and technical validation activities associated with the device installation across FAA facilities as part of the BNATCS modernization effort. The Design Engineer plays a critical role in translating site survey data into approved engineering documentation, reviewing vendor deliverables (SSWs, SSRs, SIPs), supporting position mapping, validating telecommunications and radio interface configurations, and ensuring compliance with FAA VoIP-based VCS architecture standards. This position ensures technical consistency, safety, and install readiness across all sites.
Requirements
- College degree (or equivalent military or field experience).
- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience supporting engineering design for communications, VoIP, ATC, radar, or mission-critical systems.
- Strong experience reviewing and producing engineering installation documentation.
- Working knowledge of IP networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VLANs, addressing).
- Ability to interpret and produce: Rack elevations Wiring diagrams Interconnect diagrams Equipment layouts
- Experience supporting multi-site nationwide deployments.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation plans.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail in safety-critical environments.
- Proficiency using test equipment (e.g., multimeters, cable testers, continuity testers).
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience supporting FAA, DoD, or other Federal aviation or critical infrastructure programs.
- Familiarity with Voice Communication Systems (VCS), VoIP-based communications, or air traffic control support systems.
- Experience supporting system cutovers, decommissioning, or legacy system disposition activities.
- OSHA safety training or equivalent field safety certifications.
Responsibilities
- Engineering Design Development
- Develop and/or review Site Installation Plans (SIPs) for integration.
- Validate equipment placement, rack elevations, cable routing, power requirements, and network connectivity.
- Ensure integration aligns with approved VoIP-based VCS architecture.
- Support position mapping and workstation configuration planning.
- Technical Documentation Review
- Review Vendor Site Survey Worksheets (SSWs) and Site Survey Reports (SSRs) for completeness and compliance.
- Identify design discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Document findings and recommended revisions.
- Ensure documentation meets FAA standards and BNATCS program requirements.
- Telecommunications & Interface Engineering
- Validate telecom circuits, IP addressing, VLAN assignments, and network interface requirements.
- Review radio, legal recording, and inter-system connectivity requirements.
- Ensure configuration consistency across multiple deployment waves.
- Support coordination with Engineering Services and Technical Operations.
- Post-Site Survey Validation Support
- Analyze survey results to determine remediation requirements.
- Coordinate with Facilities KP and vendors to resolve engineering issues.
- Confirm site readiness from an engineering compliance perspective.
- Installation & Cutover Engineering Support
- Provide reach-back engineering support during installation windows.
- Support technical troubleshooting during integration.
- Validate as-built documentation and final configuration compliance.
- Deliverables & Compliance
- Support generation of: Reviewed and commented on SSWs, SSRs, and SIPs Installation coordination records Technical verification documentation Legacy system transition planning documentation
- Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant prior to acceptance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
