Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the NEXRAD - Hardware Engineering team supporting the FAA. This full-time, on-site position is located at ROC in Norman, OK.

The engineer will maintain hardware for WSR-88D radars, including transmitter/receiver/pedestal subsystems, and collaborate across power, RF, analog and digital domains while ensuring compliance with security requirements and field readiness.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or related IT field.
• 3–6 years of related work experience preferred.
• US citizen and able to obtain FAA Public Trust clearance.
• Relocation to commutable distance to Norman, OK.

Responsibilities

• Perform market research and assess needs for updating end-of-life hardware.
• Coordinate, draft, review, and edit technical reports and drawings for final approval.
• Identify needs and drive development and implementation of major processes.
• Handle trouble calls from product end users.
• Run simulations and physical tests using lab equipment to verify system performance.
• Perform root-cause analysis on hardware failures in harsh environments.
• Design ruggedized solutions to protect sensitive electronics.
• Ensure documentation and testing meet standards for field distribution.

Skills

Project management

Lab hardware maintenance

PCB design

RS232

Hardware systems design

Interconnects

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Multidisciplinary engineering

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Agile teamwork

Troubleshooting

Self-learning

Technical communication

Education

ABET‑accredited Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LTspice

PSpice

Altium Designer

Eagle

KiCad

OrCAD

C/C++

Python

Job description

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) - Hardware Engineering team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a full-time on-site position at the Radar Operations Center (ROC) in Norman, OK.

The NEXRAD Hardware Engineering team at the Radar Operations Center (ROC) provides comprehensive hardware support for the Weather Surveillance Radar 1988 Doppler (WSR-88D), commonly known as NEXRAD. Their specialized work ensures the reliability of the radar's physical infrastructure by resolving complex issues across various critical components, such as the transmitter, receiver, and pedestal.

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 Radar Operations Center (ROC) in Norman, 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.
• 3 - 6 years of related work experience.

Required Skills

• Project management, coordination, scheduling, and management of engineering changes.
• Support and maintenance of lab hardware and ongoing lab activities.
• Knowledge of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in common serial communications protocols such as RS232.
• Familiarity with hardware system design, schematics, and interconnects.
• Strong technical aptitude in electrical engineering functions.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering areas including power systems, communications, RF, analog, and digital systems.
• Skilled in using oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators for diagnosing electrical issues.
• 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

• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE (LTspice, PSpice), or similar simulation software.
• Knowledge of C/C++, Python, or PLC programming (Ladder Logic) for embedded systems and automation.
• Ability to write clear documentation, test reports, and specifications for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad, or OrCAD.
• Oversight of electrical engineering projects from feasibility studies and cost estimation to manufacturing and deployment.

Essential Daily Job Duties

• Perform market research and evaluate needs for updating end-of-life hardware.
• Coordinate, draft, review, and edit technical reports and drawings for final approval and distribution.
• Identify needs and drive the development and implementation of major processes.
• Handle and document trouble calls from product end users.
• Run simulations and physical tests using laboratory equipment to ensure system efficiency under varied conditions.
• Perform root-cause analysis on hardware failures in harsh environments.
• Design ruggedized solutions to protect sensitive electronics.
• Ensure all technical documentation and testing meet required standards for field distribution.

Work Environment

• Standard flexible work schedule.
• Travel is < 10%.
• Cubicle environment.