Field Implementation Lead - Air Traffic Systems

Noblis, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking field-based engineers to lead deployment and integration of FAA facilities and air traffic control systems nationwide. You will manage end-to-end site activities, from design reviews to system commissioning, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure a successful deployment.

The role requires deep experience in live operational environments, leadership of site surveys, and the ability to drive hardware and software installation, testing, and acceptance

Qualifications

• Experience working around live radio operational systems, 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 travel up to 25%.
• U.S. citizen or Green Card, 3+ years residency.
• Ability to obtain FAA suitability/public trust clearance.
• 15+ years’ experience; degree may be substituted with relevant experience.
• Equivalent aviation data analyst experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the site-specific stakeholder team and align across parties.
• Act as a point of contact for all program activities at the site.
• Develop and manage the site implementation schedule to meet deadlines.
• Provide program-level status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead Pre-Site Surveys and document requirements.
• Lead on-site surveys coordinating internal teams and contractors.
• Oversee hardware installation per TFDM system requirements.
• Supervise software installation for correct configuration.
• Oversee Site Acceptance Testing to ensure compliance.
• Complete Contractor Acceptance Inspection to validate installation quality.
• Facilitate cab design activities and layout.
• Ensure successful cab hardware installation and related activities.
• Facilitate IOC to ensure system is operational.
• Conduct Joint Acceptance Inspections for readiness.
• Lead Operational Readiness Declarations for full operation.
• Ensure program schedules and milestones are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Live radio & radar

Systems engineering

Site oversight

Networking & power

System testing

Travel 25%

Citizenship/clearance

FAA clearance

15+ years experience

Experience substitutions

Aviation data analyst

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's or MBA substitution

PhD substitution

Job description

Noblis is seeking field-based engineers to lead deployment and integration of FAA facilities and air traffic control systems nationwide. You will manage end-to-end site activities, from design reviews to system commissioning, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure a successful deployment.

The role requires deep experience in live operational environments, leadership of site surveys, and the ability to drive hardware and software installation, testing, and acceptance