The Mid-Level Systems Engineer provides technical engineering support for the implementation, integration, testing, optimization, and sustainment of FAA Radar System Replacement (RSR) systems. The engineer works under the guidance of senior engineering staff conduct site engineering activities, develops engineering documentation, supports installation planning, conducts system testing, and assists in resolving technical issues.
The successful candidate will support engineering efforts throughout the system lifecycle, including site surveys, engineering design, installation support, commissioning, acceptance testing, and ongoing second-level engineering support.
Job Duties
- Participate in the following:
- Site surveys and collect engineering data required for system design
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI)
- Assist with the following:
- Preparing Site Survey Reports and Site-Specific Implementation Plans
- Radar optimization, calibration, and performance tuning
- Develop engineering drawings, diagrams, installation documentation, and technical reports
- Perform system configuration, functional testing, and verification activities
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and system integration issues
- Support the following:
- Software updates, engineering changes, and system upgrades
- Second-level engineering investigations and root cause analysis for complex technical issues
- Radar equipment installation and systems integration activities
- Analyze system performance data and recommend engineering improvements
- Document engineering activities, maintenance actions, and technical findings
- Coordinate engineering activities with installation teams, field technicians, Buyer engineers, and FAA personnel
- Ensure engineering activities comply with FAA standards, OEM guidance, and program documentation requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years of systems engineering experience supporting complex technical systems
- Experience with systems integration, engineering documentation, testing, or technical implementation projects
- Prior Experience supporting hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
- Understanding of engineering drawings, technical documentation, and configuration management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Desired Qualifications
- FAA or DoD systems engineering experience
- Air traffic management, radar, communications, or surveillance systems experience
- Experience supporting field installations and operational acceptance testing
- Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes
- Experience with engineering, change management, and technical documentation
