Position Description
Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer for the FAA Engineering Services Contract supporting ATO-T.
Position Overview:
This position will conduct a comprehensive system-wide review and analysis of all aspects of the National Airspace System (NAS) development life cycle, particularly the ATC system, including ATC automation, communications, navigation and surveillance elements of the NAS. This will include mission needs analysis, design phase oversight, verification activities, and deployment, maintenance and disposal phases coordination.
Responsibilities:
Conduct on-going risk, cost and schedule assessments, and prepare and conduct appropriate briefings for upper management.
Provides a comprehensive review and analysis definition of all aspects of systems development from analysis of mission needs to verification of systems performance. Applies systems engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, evaluate systems: review and prepare system engineering and technical analyses, reports, and other technical documentation.
Applies systems engineering experience to perform system integration, configuration management, and quality assurance.
Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates automated data processing software related to engineering or functional requirements of aviation systems, associated support systems or management information systems. Performs evaluation of alternatives and an assessment of risks and costs.
This position provides expertise in the application of state- of- the-art technology to meet FAA mission goals and milestones. Responsible for performing engineering and /or scientific research, studies, and analyses of specified technological, scientific, programmatic, and operational issues.
Prepares plans and assessments, such as management engineering plans, integrated support plans, and implementation plans. Documents research, studies, and analyses in technical reports, briefings, and other presentations.
Education
At a minimum, an engineering Bachelor’s degree from an accredited (recognized by the US Department of Education) college or university is required.
Requires expertise in the transition of legacy systems to modernized systems. Requires development of alternatives, market surveys, transition plans, technical architectures and implementation schedules.
Entry Level to Senior Level Positions Available