Computer Engineer

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC ( AFAR) is seeking a Computer Engineer to join our Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a full -time on- site position at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center ( MMAC) in Oklahoma City, OK .

The ASDE-X is an FAA surveillance system that tracks aircraft and vehicles on airport runways and taxiways to prevent collisions, especially in low visibility.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen.
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• RealID Driver's License/ID or current US Passport.

Relocation Requirement

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center ( MMAC) in Oklahoma City, OK .

Education & Experience Requirement

All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate at the time of application.

• A Bachelors ( ABET) degree in Engineering (Electrical or Computer Engineering) .
• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is desired .
• 9 + years of related work experience .

Required Skills

• Experience with hardware/software development life cycle including requirements analysis, development, testing, and release.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to:
  • Work independently with limited direction/guidance , as well as on a team, in a fast-paced collaborative/agile environment.
  • Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
  • Adapt to/learn how to use new systems and custom software.
  • Learn on the job/willing to self-teach.
  • Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization and to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Software programming experience using object-oriented languages such as JAVA, C++, GO or C#.
• Working knowledge of test equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, or other data acquisition equipment.
• Knowledge of radar operations and RF.
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems (e.g. Red Hat, Debian).
• Experience using software version control software such as GIT and issue tracking software such as JIRA.
• Experience with AutoCAD.

Essential Daily Job Duties

• Provide engineering support services for resolving hardware/software issues on surface movement radar equipment at field sites.
• Support technology refresh of legacy system hardware and software.
• Provide root cause analysis on hardware failures.
• Assist with unit, regression and integration testing.
• Occasional travel to airports across the nation to provide engineering support.

Work Environment

• Standard flexible work schedule.
• Travel is 10 - 25 % as needed for the FAA .
• Cubicle environment.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.