Electrical Engineer

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Air-to-Ground Communications (AG COMM) 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 AG COMM program comprises the infrastructure, facilities, and protocols that allow air traffic controllers to communicate via voice and data with pilots in flight. 

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

Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is highly desirable.

3 - 6 years of related work experience.  

Required Skills

Solid foundation in circuit theory, power systems, grounding, and signal integrity.

Skilled in interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.

Structured troubleshooting methodology including root cause analysis and fault isolation.

Understanding of system integration principles involving hardware, firmware, and software interaction.

Experience with programming in Python.

Supports field service calls and explains complex technical issues to non-technical personnel.

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.

Write clear, structured technical documentation. 

Preferred Skills 

Familiarity with industry safety standards and electrical best practices.

Support for electrical engineering tasks in lab, field, and production environments.

Participation in after-hours or mission-critical support when required.

Working knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and UNIX-like operating systems (AIX, Linux).

Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.

Experience with networking protocols and technologies including TCP, UDP, DHCP, SNMP, and VoIP.

Understanding the importance of testing throughout all phases of engineering and programming.

Ability to merge and apply technical skills across multiple environments and tasks. 

Essential Daily Job Duties 

Evaluate electrical systems, equipment, and applications.

Take and support field service calls.

Provide real-time troubleshooting support to field technicians.

Document incident findings and corrective actions.

Support remote and on-site system diagnostics.

Participate in after-hours or mission-critical support when required.

Contribute to system and hardware design, development, and testing.

Create and update documentation for systems and hardware. 

Work Environment 

Standard flexible work schedule.

Travel is 10 - 25%.

Cubicle environment.