Hardware Design/Test Engineer, Mid-level - FAA

Cobec Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobec Consulting is seeking a Mid-level Hardware Design/Test Engineer to provide technical support for Federal Aviation programs. This role involves developing, validating, and deploying critical hardware systems while ensuring compliance with National Airspace System safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in hardware development and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in hardware development and testing.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a technical discipline.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and validate hardware components for NAS.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware performance.
• Coordinate with FAA stakeholders for field implementation.

Skills

Knowledge of FAA systems

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Test Engineering

Job description

Position: Hardware Design/Test Engineer, Mid-level - FAA

Function: Hardware Design and Testing

Location: Remote Site/Travel to Various FAA Field Sites REQUIRED

Remote Work Option: Yes

Salary Range: $90- $130k

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a "people first" mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person's abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

This position will provide technical support to Federal Aviation programs through the development, validation, and deployment of mission-critical hardware systems. The role requires close coordination with engineering and operations teams to ensure designs are fully tested, field-ready, and installed without jeopardizing National Airspace System (NAS) safety or performance.

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 10+ equivalent years of experience in hardware development, implementation, configuration, installation, testing, and IT networking, preferably in FAA or aerospace environments.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position.Other duties may be required and assigned.

*Design, prototype, and validate hardware components for National Airspace System modernization efforts

*Develop and execute test plans to evaluate hardware performance in both lab and simulated operational settings

*Participate in planning discussions with FAA stakeholders to coordinate field implementation schedules that maintain NAS safety

*Analyze test data and provide recommendations for design refinements or field installation strategies

*Support configuration management processes and hardware documentation updates

*Advise field teams and system integrators during site deployments to ensure correct hardware implementation

*Individuals will be required to contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication and cooperative working relationships.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably electrical, mechanical, or test engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Skills Requirements

*Knowledge of FAA systems and requirements for field installation in operational NAS environments

*Strong analytical, diagnostic, and documentation skills

*Ability to communicate complex technical issues to multidisciplinary audiences

*Strong communication and reporting skills for collaboration across FAA regional teams

*High level of proficiency with MS Office Products.

*Strong analytical background and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Travel

Travel required as needed by client/s and/or company to various FAA field sites.

EEO

Cobec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law