NAS Systems Engineer

a3 architecture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A3 Technology, Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer/Integrator in Washington, DC to conduct comprehensive system-wide reviews of NAS development, focusing on ATC systems, automation, communications, and navigation elements.

The role supports the Transformative Technology Office in planning and implementing new concepts for the FAA’s long-term NAS vision. The candidate will assess legacy-to-modern transitions, identify gaps and risks in NAS infrastructure, and prepare technical papers briefing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) with 6–10 years of relevant experience, or a related master’s with 3–7 years.
• Experience interpreting Enterprise Architecture models and frameworks.
• Apply systems engineering concepts to analyze NAS evolution from As-Is to To-Be and identify gaps in operational capabilities.
• Familiarity with enterprise requirements development and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Transition legacy systems to modernized systems.
• Evaluate baselined engineering, acquisition functions and infrastructure to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for ICN efforts.
• Perform NAS infrastructure assessments and submit technical papers and briefs to support decisions on new activities and modernization.
• Identify dependencies, gaps and integration challenges; provide recommendations to minimize programmatic impacts.

Skills

Systems engineering

Enterprise architecture

Requirements analysis

Enterprise architecture familiarity

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Power Platform

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

A3 Technology, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer/Integrator in Washington, DC to assist with conducting comprehensive system-wide reviews and analyses of all aspects of the National Airspace System (NAS) development life cycle, particularly the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, including ATC automation, communications, and navigation and surveillance elements of the NAS.

Enterprise-level engineering support to the Transformative Technology Office’s mission of planning, implementing, and reporting on the newest concepts and technologies to achieve the FAA's new long-term vision for the National Airspace System (NAS).

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in the transition of legacy systems to modernized systems.
• Conduct evaluations of the baselined (As-Is) engineering, acquisition (program functionalities), and infrastructure and identify engineering and acquisition gaps, risks, and opportunities associated with ICN efforts.
• Perform engineering assessments related to NAS infrastructure systems (communications, surveillance, automation, and navigation) and mechanisms and submit technical papers and briefs to support informed decisions on new activities and initiatives to mature concepts and modernize the NAS.
• Identify key dependencies, gaps, and integration challenges, as well as providing recommendations to minimize programmatic impacts

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited college or university and 6-10 years of relevant experience or master’s degree in a related field and 3-7 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates must have experience with interpreting Enterprise Architecture models and frameworks.
• Use of systems engineering concepts to analyze various aspects of systems, evolution of the systems (As-Is) to future configuration states (To-Be); and analyzing changes in the system overtime and identify gaps and shortfalls in operational capabilities and inform strategic evolution of the system.
• Familiarity with enterprise level requirements or enterprise architecture development.
• Microsoft Office suite expertise.

Skills Preferred

• Understanding and familiarity with FAA Services and National Airspace System requirements.
• Experience with FAA NextGen initiatives and/or innovative aviation technologies, particularly information-centric technologies.
• Experience with PowerPlatform, PowerBI and similar tools.

Additionally, US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance. Verification of past employment, education and references is also required. It is imperative that candidates be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.

The salary range for positions is $50,000 to $175,000. This range is provided as a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, compensation may be influenced by applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and established contract wage rates.

At A3 Technology, Inc., we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affimative Action (AA) employer. We’re committed to considering all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other protected status.