NAS Systems Engineer

A3-Technology-Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A3 Technology, Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a Systems Engineer/Integrator to assess NAS components, review the ATC system, and support modernization efforts.

The role focuses on evaluating legacy versus modernized architectures, identifying gaps, and enabling informed decisions for next-gen aviation technology. The candidate will perform enterprise-level engineering support for FAA NAS initiatives, including evaluating dependencies and risks while preparing technical briefs and papers for

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience interpreting Enterprise Architecture models and frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in transitioning legacy systems to modernized systems.
• Conduct evaluations of the baselined (As-Is) engineering, acquisition functionalities, and infrastructure; identify gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform engineering assessments related to NAS infrastructure systems and submit technical papers and briefs to support informed decisions.
• Identify dependencies, gaps, and integration challenges; provide recommendations to minimize programmatic impacts.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture models

Systems engineering concepts

Enterprise architecture development

Microsoft Office suite

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

PowerPlatform

PowerBI

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 Aff