Computer Engineer

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.

0 - 3 years of related work experience.    

Required Skills   

Knowledge of the hardware/software development life cycle including requirements analysis, development, testing, and release.

Ability to:

Work independently with direction/guidance, as well as on a team, in a fast-paced collaborative/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 and to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. 

Preferred Skills   

Experience with/using:

Software version control software such as GIT.

Issue tracking software such as JIRA.

Radio Frequencies (RF) or Radar.

Object-oriented languages such as JAVA, C++ or C#.

Linux Operating Systems (e.g. Red Hat, Debian).

Scripting languages (e.g. BASH, Python). 

Essential Daily Job Duties   

Provide engineering support for National Airspace System (NAS) surface surveillance systems, ensuring reliable airport surface operations that enable Air Traffic Controllers to manage aircraft and vehicle movements safely and efficiently.

Travel to FAA airport sites nationwide to support software builds, system upgrades, system verification activities, ensuring surface surveillance systems operate smoothly and meet FAA operational and safety requirements.

Analyze system performance data, logs, and operational metrics to identify deficiencies in the system and recommend or implement corrective actions to enhance system performance.

Develop documents and implement system modifications through the FAA System Support Modification process, ensuring compliance with FAA engineering orders, technical standards, and operational policies.

Diagnose and resolve potential system, software, hardware, and network-related issues impacting surface surveillance systems, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational and safety risk.

Conduct risk and impact assessments to actions taken to improve system performance.

Coordinate with FAA engineers, technicians, and site stakeholders to support installation, integration, and deployment of major system upgrades at FAA facilities.

Work Environment   

Standard flexible work schedule.

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

Cubicle environment.