Field Implementation Lead - ATC Systems

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

Job summary

Noblis is seeking a seasoned field-based engineer to drive end-to-end installation of complex air traffic control systems at FAA facilities nationwide. You will lead design reviews, requirements development, and site surveys through to system commissioning, acting as the primary contact for all site activities.

You will build and guide site stakeholder teams, manage installation schedules, and provide program status to leadership. The role requires travel and FAA clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience with live radio systems and radar or safety-critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and integration best practices.
• Experience leading site assessments, installations, or cutovers.
• Familiarity with networking, power, grounding in mission-critical environments.
• Ability to lead and guide field teams and contractors.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and obtain FAA clearance.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident with 3+ years residency.

Responsibilities

• Lead site stakeholder teams and ensure cross-party alignment.
• Serve as the primary contact for program activities at each site.
• Develop and manage installation schedules to meet deadlines.
• Provide status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Oversee site surveys, pre-installation, and cutover activities.
• Coordination of hardware installation and software configuration.
• Oversee Site Acceptance Testing and Contractor Acceptance Inspections.
• Lead cab design activities and on-site wiring/layout.
• Ensure IOC readiness and conduct Joint Acceptance Inspections.
• Drive ORD completion to certify site readiness for operations.

Skills

Live radio systems experience

Radar/safety-critical infra

System engineering methodologies

Team leadership for site projects

Technical guidance to field teams

Travel up to 25%

Clearance readiness (FAA Public Trust)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree or MBA (substitution)

PhD (substitution)

Tools

Rack-based systems

Labs / data-centers

Networking hardware

Job description

Noblis is seeking a seasoned field-based engineer to drive end-to-end installation of complex air traffic control systems at FAA facilities nationwide. You will lead design reviews, requirements development, and site surveys through to system commissioning, acting as the primary contact for all site activities.

You will build and guide site stakeholder teams, manage installation schedules, and provide program status to leadership. The role requires travel and FAA clearance readiness.