NAS Systems Engineer

A3 Technology, Inc. • Washington, DC

4d • $50,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A3 Technology, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer/Integrator in Washington, DC to assist with conducting comprehensive system-wide reviews and analyses of all aspects of the National Airspace System (NAS) development life cycle, particularly the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, including ATC automation, communications, and navigation and surveillance elements of the NAS. This role provides enterprise-level engineering support to the Transformative Technology Office’s mission of planning, implementing, and reporting on the newest concepts and technologies to achieve the FAA's new long-term vision for the National Airspace System (NAS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited college or university and 6-10 years of relevant experience or master’s degree in a related field and 3-7 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates must have experience with interpreting Enterprise Architecture models and frameworks.
• Use of systems engineering concepts to analyze various aspects of systems, evolution of the systems (As-Is) to future configuration states (To-Be); and analyzing changes in the system overtime and identify gaps and shortfalls in operational capabilities and inform strategic evolution of the system.
• Familiarity with enterprise level requirements or enterprise architecture development.
• Microsoft Office suite expertise.
• US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must.
• Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance.
• Verification of past employment, education and references is also required.
• Candidates must be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and familiarity with FAA Services and National Airspace System requirements.
• Experience with FAA NextGen initiatives and/or innovative aviation technologies, particularly information-centric technologies.
• Experience with PowerPlatform, PowerBI and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in the transition of legacy systems to modernized systems.
• Conduct evaluations of the baselined (As-Is) engineering, acquisition (program functionalities), and infrastructure and identify engineering and acquisition gaps, risks, and opportunities associated with ICN efforts.
• Perform engineering assessments related to NAS infrastructure systems (communications, surveillance, automation, and navigation) and mechanisms and submit technical papers and briefs to support informed decisions on new activities and initiatives to mature concepts and modernize the NAS.
• Identify key dependencies, gaps, and integration challenges, as well as providing recommendations to minimize programmatic impacts.

Benefits

• The salary range for positions is $50,000 to $175,000.
• At A3 Technology, Inc., we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. We're committed to considering all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other protected status.

What This Job Offers

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