Electrical/Electronics Engineer

ASRC Federal; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) seeks an Electrical/Electronics Engineer to join the Ground-Based Navigation team at MMAC in Oklahoma City, OK. The role focuses on NAS ground-based navigation solutions, integration with regional and HQ organizations, and long-term sustainment of VOR, TACAN, DME, and ILS systems.

The position requires a ABET-accredited degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science and 6–9 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 6–9 years of related work experience.
• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment desired.
• Proficiency in PCB board design.
• Analog and digital circuit analysis and design skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team within an agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, install, and upgrade hardware/software on critical NAS navigation systems.
• Research, design, and develop hardware and software subsystems and configurations.
• Contribute to technical documentation such as manuals and procedures.
• Review Navigation and Landing Systems software/hardware design data for FAA criteria.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation.

Skills

PCB design

Analog & digital circuits

Independent & agile work

Troubleshoot & problem solve

Written & verbal comms

Self-learning

Education

ABET degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

C/C++ for embedded systems

Job description

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an Electrical/ Electronics Engineer to join our Ground-Based Navigation (GBN) 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 Ground-Based Navigation team ensures that National Airspace System (NAS) ground-based navigation solutions are implemented in the most efficient and effective manner to meet operational needs. The team integrates the programs with regional and HQ organizations. GBN procures NavAids to support systems currently and in the long term. The Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range Minimum Operational Network (VOR MON), and the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Minimum Operational Network (TACAN MON) initiatives repurpose existing navaids to support a resilient navigation infrastructure NextGen Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) supports Performance Based Navigation (PBN) by providing a DME/DME area navigation (RNAV) capability in the event of a Global Positioning System (GPS) outage. The DME, VOR, TACAN (DVT) program will provide long term sustainment for DME, VOR and TACAN systems. The team also manages and supports critical landing and visual guidance systems, including Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), approach lighting, PAPI, RVR, RWSL, REIL, and Universal Interlock Controllers (UIC), helping maintain safe and reliable NAS operations.

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 Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science.


• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is desired.


• 6 - 9 years of related work experience.

Required Skills

• Experience in:
  
  
  
  • PCB board design.
  
  
  • Hardware skills in analog and digital circuit analysis and design.
  
  
  
  


• 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.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Programming skills in C/C++ for embedded microprocessor systems

Essential Daily Job Duties

• Test, maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, install, and upgrade hardware and software infrastructure on operational systems critical to airplane approaches and enroute navigation.


• Research, design, and develop hardware and software systems, including enhancements, modifications, and configurations to existing systems and networks.


• Provide inputs for development of hardware and software system manuals, guidelines, and documentation when commercially developed documents are unavailable.


• Review Navigation and Landing Systems software and hardware design data to ensure compliance with FAA performance criteria.


• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as instruction books, maintenance handbooks, test procedures, and engineering studies.

Work Environment

• Standard flexible work schedule.


• Travel is 10 - 25%.


• Cubicle environment.