ATC Systems Field Lead Engineer

Noblis, Inc.; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Noblis is seeking experienced field engineers to lead end-to-end installation and commissioning of complex air traffic control systems at various facilities nationwide. You will manage design reviews, requirements development, site surveys, hardware/software installation, SAT/CAI, and operational readiness declarations.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for site activities, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure on-time, compliant deployment.

Qualifications

• Experience with live radio systems, radar or safety-critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and integration best practices.
• Experience leading site assessments, installations, or cutovers.
• Familiarity with networking, power, grounding, and safety standards in mission-critical environments.
• Experience supporting system integration testing and SAT activities.
• Ability to lead field teams and provide technical guidance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (may vary).
• U.S. citizen or GC with 3+ years residency; ability to obtain FAA clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 5 years may substitute; advanced degrees substitute for additional years.
• Equivalent aviation data analyst or military aviation experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation process from design reviews to system commissioning.
• Act as primary contact for site activities and stakeholder coordination.
• Develop and manage site implementation schedules and milestones.
• Provide program status reports to leadership.
• Lead Pre-Site Surveys and on-site surveys with internal and external teams.
• Oversee hardware and software installation per TFDM system requirements.
• Oversee SAT and CAI to validate installation quality.
• Coordinate cab design, rack layouts, and site readiness activities.
• Facilitate IOC, ORD, and JAI to certify site readiness.
• Ensure project schedules are met and risks are managed.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Live radio systems

Radar systems

Systems engineering

Site leadership

Networking & power

Travel ability

Citizenship/Residency

Clearance eligibility

15+ years exp

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

5 years substitution

Master's/ MBA substitution

PhD substitution

Tools

None

Job description

Noblis is seeking experienced field engineers to lead end-to-end installation and commissioning of complex air traffic control systems at various facilities nationwide. You will manage design reviews, requirements development, site surveys, hardware/software installation, SAT/CAI, and operational readiness declarations.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for site activities, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure on-time, compliant deployment.