Electrical/Computer Engineer

Colonial Group; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) seeks an Electrical/Computer Engineer to join the FAA-focused ASTI team stationed on-site at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. This full-time role supports inter-facility telecommunications for ATC in Alaska.

Applicants must be US citizens, eligible for FAA Public Trust clearance, and willing to relocate within commutable distance. A Bachelor's in Engineering or related IT field (ABET) is required, with 0–3 years of experience;

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related IT field.
• 0–3 years of related work experience.
• Experience with NAS facilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to Electrical engineering, including evaluating 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.
• Participate in system and hardware design, development, testing, and documentation creation or updates.

Skills

Circuit theory

Power systems

Grounding

Signal integrity

Schematic interpretation

Python programming

Root cause analysis

Technical documentation

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related IT field

Tools

Windows

UNIX/Linux

AIX

Networking basics

Job description

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an Electrical/Computer Engineer to join our Alaskan Satellite Telecommunications Infrastructure (ASTI) 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.

ASTI is an FAA-owned satellite-based network that provides critical inter-facility telecommunications services for Air Traffic Control (ATC) across remote and hub facilities in Alaska.

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 desired.
• 0 - 3 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.
• Ability to:
  • Work independently, as well 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.
  • Explain complex technical issues to non-technical personnel.
  • Support field service calls.

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).
• 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

• Perform duties related to Electrical engineering, including evaluating 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.
• Participate in system and hardware design, development, testing, and documentation creation or updates.

Work Environment

• Standard flexible work schedule.
• Travel is 10 - 25% within the US, Puerto Rico, and Bahamas.
• Be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Cubicle environment.