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Sr. Engineer – Voice Systems

eScience and Technology Solutions, Inc

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Job Description

eScience & Technology Solutions, Inc.

Work Location: FAA Headquarters, telework, and/or field locations as authorized (up to

25% travel)

Agency: FAA APC / Voice Switch Systems

Min. Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a

related technical discipline OR equivalent professional experience meeting or exceeding

the degree requirement based on federal education/experience balance standards.

Experience: 10+ years

Position: Full-Time/exempt

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain FAA Public Trust / Suitability


POSITION OVERVIEW:

eScience & Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Voice Systems

Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the modernization,

sustainment, and lifecycle management of Air Traffic Control (ATC) voice communications

systems throughout the National Airspace System (NAS).

This position provides advanced engineering expertise in ATC voice communications, voice

switch platforms, communications networks, VoIP technologies, analog and digital

interfaces, and system integration. The engineer will support all phases of the system

lifecycle, including requirements development, technology assessments, market research,

source selection activities, system verification and validation, implementation planning,

deployment support, and long-term sustainment.

The Voice Systems Engineer serves as a subject matter expert and trusted technical

advisor to FAA stakeholders, supporting modernization initiatives that enhance the

reliability, interoperability, security, and operational effectiveness of critical NAS voice

communications systems.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide systems engineering expertise for modernization and sustainment of FAA

ATC voice communications systems and supporting infrastructure.

• Support the development, analysis, and refinement of technical, operational, and

performance requirements for voice communication systems.

• Conduct engineering evaluations of existing and emerging voice switch

technologies, communications systems, and network architectures.

• Perform industry and market research to support FAA acquisition planning and

technology modernization initiatives.

• Support technical evaluations, source selections, engineering reviews, and vendor

assessments.

• Analyze and evaluate ATC voice switch architectures, including air-to-ground (A/G)

trunks, ground-to-ground (G/G) trunks, networking components, and interface

requirements.

• Assess and develop solutions involving analog, electrical, digital, IP, and VoIP

communications technologies.

• Support system integration activities involving voice switches, network

infrastructure, communications circuits, and operational support systems.

• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documentation, technical reports,

design packages, interface control documents, test plans, and implementation

plans.

• Participate in system verification, validation, testing, acceptance, and deployment

activities.

• Evaluate system performance, operational effectiveness, interoperability, reliability,

maintainability, and supportability.

• Collaborate with FAA engineering organizations, Tech Ops personnel, program

managers, contractors, vendors, and operational stakeholders.

• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful

system implementation and sustainment.

• Provide technical recommendations supporting lifecycle planning, modernization

roadmaps, and long-term strategic initiatives.

• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex

communications and systems integration issues.

• Analyze, design, develop, implement, and test software solutions supporting

engineering, operational, or functional requirements associated with NAS systems

and supporting applications.

• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, milestone reviews,

and engineering working groups.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and project teams as

needed.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical

Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of engineering experience supporting communications,

telecommunications, networking, voice systems, or aviation-related technologies.

• Experience working with Air Traffic Control (ATC) voice communications systems.

• Experience supporting requirements development, systems engineering,

integration, testing, deployment, and lifecycle management activities.

• Knowledge of FAA National Airspace System (NAS) voice communications

architectures and operational environments.

• Experience with ATC voice switch platforms, associated hardware, software, and

communications interfaces.

• Experience supporting voice switch air-to-ground (A/G) trunk design and

implementation.

• Experience supporting voice switch ground-to-ground (G/G) trunk design and

implementation.

• Experience with communications networking, VoIP technologies, and voice/data

communications systems.

• Knowledge of analog, electrical, digital, and IP-based communications interfaces.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage multiple technical assignments within established schedules and

priorities.

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain FAA suitability requirements.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior FAA, NAS, Engineering Services, Technical Operations (Tech Ops), or Air Traffic

Organization (ATO) experience.

• Experience supporting FAA voice communications modernization initiatives.

• Experience with FAA voice switch systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and

operational communications environments.

• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, requirements management

tools, and lifecycle management processes.

• Experience supporting operational test and evaluation activities.

• Experience working on federal acquisition, source selection, or technology

assessment efforts.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity considerations and secure communications

architectures.

• Experience developing software, automation, or engineering support tools.

• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or a

related discipline.

Physical Demands:

This position requires physical capabilities consistent with senior-level field engineering

work in support of federal aviation infrastructure. Reasonable accommodation may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods during site

assessments and equipment installations

• Ability to climb ladders, towers, and elevated platforms up to 100 feet using fall

protection equipment

• Ability to lift and carry tools, components, and diagnostic equipment weighing up to

50 pounds

• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights while performing detailed technical

tasks

• Ability to travel long distances by car or air to reach remote or nationwide sites

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)

• Ability to adapt to variable work schedules, including early mornings, evenings,

weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs and emergency response

requirements

Working Conditions:

This role supports FAA telecommunications and radio systems across the National

Airspace System (NAS) and involves dynamic field environments with leadership

responsibilities.

• Travel to FAA facilities, transmitter/receiver sites, and telecommunications hubs

across the U.S.

• Exposure to outdoor and elevated work environments, including rooftops, towers,

and remote terrain

• Work in secure federal facilities and restricted-access areas, requiring adherence to

safety and security protocols

• Oversight of team-based projects in field conditions, including mentoring and

technical supervision

• Flexible work hours and short-notice deployments in response to system outages,

certifications, or scheduled upgrades

• Compliance with federal safety standards, including use of PPE, fall protection, and

RF exposure guidelines

• Participation in background checks, drug testing, and security clearance processes

as required by contract terms

Company Information:


eScience & Technology Solutions, Inc. (eSTS) is an engineering and program management services company looking for employees who are success-oriented, professional and customer focused. eSTS offers a comprehensive benefits program with options that enable each employee to structure a benefits package tailored to meet their family’s needs.


EEO Statement:


eSTS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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