Field Implementation Engineer

Noblis • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

22h

About The Position

This program supports the modernization of FAA facilities and air traffic control systems nationwide. The Field Implementation Engineer provides engineering leadership for on-site assessments, system integration planning, and implementation of complex air traffic control systems at operational facilities, including airports, field sites, and laboratory environments.

This end-to-end role leads installation from design reviews and implementation requirements development through site surveys and system commissioning. The engineer serves as the primary point of contact for site activities and manages site-specific implementation in collaboration with internal project teams and external stakeholders, ensuring successful deployment.

Requirements

• Experience working around live radio operational systems and radar or safety-critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and system integration best practices.
• Experience leading or providing engineering oversight for site assessments, installations, or system cutovers.
• Familiarity with networking, power, grounding, and infrastructure standards in mission-critical environments.
• Experience supporting system integration testing, site acceptance testing, or operational readiness activities.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to field teams and integration personnel.
• Ability to travel up to 25%; travel may be increased based on candidate desire or availability.
• U.S. citizen or Green Card permanent resident with at least 3 years of U.S. residency.
• Ability to obtain suitability/FAA Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree in any engineering field. Five years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Equivalent aviation data analyst experience in the U.S. military or an international control environment is acceptable.
• A master’s degree or MBA in a related field may substitute for a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• A PhD in a related field may substitute for a bachelor’s degree and 7 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting FAA, NAS, air traffic control, radar, or aviation-related systems.
• Experience with air traffic control or other mission-critical operational systems, including radio.
• Background in computer systems, electronics, or telecommunications.
• Experience with rack-based systems, laboratories, or data-center environments.
• Ability to support engineering teams through site surveys, pre-installation, and cutover activities.
• Experience with system integration testing, site acceptance testing, and troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and network interfaces.
• Familiarity with configuration management, change control, and work in safety-critical or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the site-specific stakeholder team, ensuring alignment across all parties.
• Act as a point of contact for program activities at the designated site.
• Develop and manage the site implementation schedule to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide program-level status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead and coordinate pre-site surveys, ensuring requirements are identified and documented.
• Lead and manage on-site surveys, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors.
• Oversee hardware installation activities and ensure proper equipment setup and configuration.
• Supervise software installation and ensure correct configuration per TFDM system requirements.
• Oversee Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
• Complete Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI) to validate installation quality.
• Facilitate and document cab design activities and layout.
• Ensure successful installation of cab hardware and oversee related activities.
• Facilitate Initial Operating Capability (IOC), ensuring the system is operational and ready.
• Conduct Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) to ensure system readiness.
• Lead and conduct Operational Readiness Declarations (ORDs) to certify the site for full operational use.
• Ensure program schedules and milestones are met by proactively managing risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support seamless execution and issue resolution.
• Provide regular project updates and progress reports to leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Award programs recognizing exceptional performance and demonstration of service standards.

What This Job Offers

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