Computer Engineer

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking a Computer Engineer to join our Ground-Based Navigation (GBN) 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 Ground-Based Navigation team ensures that National Airspace System (NAS) ground-based navigation solutions are implemented in the most efficient and effective manner to meet operational needs. The team integrates the programs with regional and HQ organizations. GBN procures NavAids  to support systems currently and in the long term. The Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range Minimum Operational Network (VOR MON), and the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Minimum Operational Network (TACAN MON) initiatives repurpose existing navaids to support a resilient navigation infrastructure  NextGen Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) supports Performance Based Navigation (PBN) by providing a DME/DME area navigation (RNAV) capability in the event of a Global Positioning System (GPS) outage. The DME, VOR, TACAN (DVT) program will provide long term sustainment for DME, VOR and TACAN systems. The team also manages and supports critical landing and visual guidance systems, including Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), approach lighting, PAPI, RVR, RWSL, REIL, and Universal Interlock Controllers (UIC), helping maintain safe and reliable NAS operations.

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 or Computer Science) or related IT field, such as Physics, Aerospace, or Mathematics.

Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is desired.

3 - 6 years of related work experience.  

Required Skills 

Experience in:

Programming skills in C/C++ or other languages for embedded microprocessor systems.

Hardware skills in analog and digital circuit analysis and design.

Ability to:

Work independently, as well as on a team, in an agile environment.

Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.

Learn on the job/willing to self-teach.

Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization. 

Preferred Skills 

Knowledge of/experience in:

Embedded systems development.

Real-time operating system (RTOS).

Network interface, Joint Test Action Group (JTAG), and flash memory.

Developing creative hardware and software solutions.

Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation: Instruction Books, Maintenance Handbooks, Test Procedures, and/or Engineering Studies.

Essential Daily Job Duties 

Test, maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, install, and upgrade software and hardware infrastructure on operational systems critical to airplane approaches and enroute navigation.

Research, design, and develop software and hardware systems, including enhancements, modifications, and configurations to existing systems and networks.

Provide inputs for development of software and hardware system manuals, guidelines, and documentation when commercially developed documents are unavailable.

Review engineering data for Navigation and Landing Systems software and hardware to ensure compliance with FAA performance criteria. 

Work Environment 

Standard flexible work schedule.

Travel is 10 - 25% as needed for the FAA.

Cubicle environment.