Alaska Telecommunications Systems Engineer

a3 architecture; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A3 Technology, Inc. seeks a highly experienced Systems Engineer in Anchorage, Alaska, to support the FAA AAC program by planning, managing, deconflicting, streamlining, and executing the procurement of equipment, services, and construction to support Alaska Flight Service modernization.

This role uses a holistic systems engineering approach to design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and system-oriented products throughout their life cycle, with 100% on-site work and possible

Qualifications

• Experience supporting FAA, DoD, or other federal aviation/ telecommunications programs.
• Familiarity with VoIP systems, VCS, and legacy radio architectures.
• Strong background in systems engineering principles including requirements development, verification, and validation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements and compliance frameworks for federal infrastructure.
• Ability to coordinate across multi-discipline engineering teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Ability to obtain/maintain FAA public trust security clearance/suitability.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize cutover schedules with stakeholders to minimize outages and maintain pilot-to-controller communication.
• Verify legacy and VoIP radio system integration with the new Voice Communication System (VCS).
• Ensure vendor adherence to technical, logistics, cybersecurity, and safety requirements during migration.
• Generate system-level verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.
• Review test plans to ensure contractual objectives are met and participate in testing to validate requirements.
• Translate strategies into system requirement specifications and lower-level implementation requirements.
• Support design, development, and evaluation of end-to-end systems across their life cycle.
• Design interfaces and integrate system elements for cohesive end-to-end performance.
• Participate in design reviews of hardware/software components to ensure traceability and compliance.

Skills

FAA programs

DoD programs

VoIP systems

VCS

requirements development

verification & validation

cybersecurity compliance

cross-discipline coordination

FAA clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in systems or infrastructure engineering, telecommunications, computer science or information technology

8 years relevant experience or Master’s + 6 years

Job description

A3 Technology, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer to support the FAA Alaska Automation Capability (AAC) program. In this role, you will plan, manage, deconflict, streamline, and execute the procurement of equipment, services, and construction to support Alaska Flight Service modernization. Using a holistic systems engineering approach, you will support the design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and system-oriented products throughout their entire life cycle.

This position plays a critical role in transitioning radio communications from legacy architectures to modern IP-based environments in coordination with Telecommunications Integrated Services (TIS), while simultaneously ensuring all system requirements are rigorously defined, verified, and validated against customer and government standards.

This position is 100% on-site, located in Anchorage, Alaska. Travel to remote locations may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Synchronize cutover schedules stakeholders to minimize outages and maintain pilot-to-controller communication. Verify legacy and VoIP radio system integration with the new Voice Communication System (VCS). Ensure vendor adherence to technical, logistics, cybersecurity, and safety requirements throughout migration.
• Generate quantifiable requirements based on customer needs, system design, and acquisition logistics.
• Translate high-level strategies into system requirement specifications and lower-level implementation requirements with multi-discipline teams.
• Ensure compliance with client and government standards through formal verification methods. Establish and coordinate standards, practices, and procedures across the product development lifecycle.
• Support the design, development, and evaluation of end-to-end systems across their full life cycle.
• Design interfaces and integrate system elements to ensure cohesive end-to-end performance.
• Participate in design reviews of hardware and software components to ensure requirements traceability and compliance.
• Generate system-level verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.

• Review test plans to ensure they meet contractual objectives and participate in testing to validate requirements.

Skills Required:

• Experience supporting FAA, DoD, or other federal aviation/ telecommunications programs.
• Familiarity with Voice over IP (VoIP) systems, Voice Communication Systems (VCS), and legacy radio architectures.
• Strong background in systems engineering principles, including requirements development, verification, and validation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements and compliance frameworks applicable to federal communications infrastructure.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multi-discipline engineering teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required FAA public trust security clearance/suitability determination.

Skills Preferred:

• Experience supporting FAA programs or National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure projects.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in systems or infrastructure engineering, telecommunications, computer science or information technology and 8 years relevant experience or Master's degree and 6 years relevant experience.

Additionally, US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance. Verification of past employment, education and references is also required. It is imperative that candidates be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.

The salary range for positions is $50,000 to $175,000. This range is provided as a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, compensation may be influenced by applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and established contract wage rates.

At A3 Technology, Inc., we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affitiave Action (AA) employer. We're committed to considering all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other protected status.