Field Implementation Engineers

Noblis; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 53,280 - 218,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Employee awards for exceptional performance

Job summary

Noblis is seeking professionals in Columbus, Ohio for senior-level positions involving engineering oversight in air traffic control systems. Responsibilities include leading site-specific stakeholder teams, managing program level reports, and facilitating system installations and readiness activities. Candidates should have significant experience supporting FAA systems and relevant engineering background. The salary ranges from $53,280 - $218,475, complemented by a strong benefits package including health, professional development, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience for senior-level.
• Ability to perform system checkout, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Willingness and ability to travel to operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead stakeholder teams for program activities.
• Oversee installation activities ensuring compliance.
• Provide program-level status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Experience supporting FAA, NAS, air traffic control, radar, or aviation-related systems

Experience working around live operational systems

Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies

Ability to provide technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in any engineering field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Hardware, cabling, and networking equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the site‑specific stakeholder team, ensuring alignment across all parties.
• Act as the single point of contact for all program activities at the designated site.
• Develop and manage the TFDM site implementation schedule to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide program‑level status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead and coordinate Pre‑Site Surveys, ensuring requirements are identified and documented.
• Lead and manage on‑site surveys, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors.
• Oversee hardware installation activities, ensuring proper setup and configuration of equipment.
• Supervise software installation to ensure correct configuration per TFDM system requirements.
• Oversee Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
• Complete Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI) to validate installation quality.
• Facilitate and document cab design activities and layout.
• Ensure successful installation of cab hardware and oversee related activities.
• Facilitate TFDM Initial Operating Capability (IOC), ensuring system is operational and ready.
• Conduct Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) to ensure system readiness.
• Lead and conduct Operational Readiness Declaration (ORD) to certify the site for full operational use.
• Ensure that program schedules and milestones are met, proactively managing risks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless execution and resolution of issues.Provide regular project updates and progress reports to leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting FAA, NAS, air traffic control, radar, or aviation‑related systems
• Experience working around live operational systems, including radar or safety‑critical infrastructure
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and system integration best practices
• Experience leading or providing engineering oversight for site assessments, installations, or system cutovers
• Familiarity with networking, power, grounding, and infrastructure standards in mission‑critical environments
• Experience supporting system integration testing, site acceptance testing, or operational readiness activities
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to field teams and integration personnel
• Active or eligible security clearance, if required by program or contract

Basic Qualifications

• Experience working with hardware, cabling, and networking equipment in field environments
• Experience inspecting, inventorying, and documenting technical equipment
• Ability to verify power, grounding, and physical connectivity requirements
• Familiarity with data center‑style or operational facility environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical documentation
• Experience with hardware and software system configuration
• Ability to perform system checkout, troubleshooting, and validation activities
• Understanding of system integration concepts, interfaces, and dependencies
• Ability to follow and implement engineering specifications and procedures
• Willingness and ability to travel to operational sites (50‑75% Travel)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with air traffic control or other mission‑critical operational systems
• Background in computer systems, electronics, or telecommunications
• Experience with rack‑based systems, labs, or data‑center environments
• Ability to support engineering teams through site surveys, pre‑installation, and cutover activities
• Experience with system integration testing, site acceptance testing, and troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and network interfaces
• Familiarity with configuration management, change control, and working in safety‑critical or regulated environments

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Senior‑level – Minimum of 15 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree in any engineering field. Substitutions: High‑school and an additional 9 years of experience. Associate and an additional 6 years of experience. Master’s degree in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience. Compensation Range: $103,950 - $218,475.
• Mid‑level – Minimum of 10 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree in any engineering field. Substitutions: High‑school and an additional 9 years of experience. Associate and an additional 6 years of experience. Master’s degree in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience. Compensation Range: $85,950 - $149,200.
• Junior‑level – Minimum of 2 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. Substitutions: High school and an additional 9 (11 years total) years of experience. Associate and an additional 6 years (8 years total) of experience. A Bachelors Degree in any field and 5 years of experience. Master’s degree in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience. Compensation Range: $53,280 - $123,300.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs
• Employee awards for exceptional performance and service standards
• Eligibility for full‑time and part‑time employees (minimum 20 hours a week) for benefit programs
• Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Posted Salary Range

• USD $53,280.00 - USD $218,475.00 per year

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us. EEO is the Law | Right to Work | E-Verify.