Systems Engineer

cexec; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life, Short-term & Long-term Disabili-

401K retirement with company match

Annual leave policy

Education assistance

Job summary

CEXEC, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the FAA in modernizing air traffic control voice communications, providing expertise in ATC voice systems, including voice switch hardware, software, and VoIP interfaces.

You will collaborate on system requirements, market research, source selection, verification and validation, and full life cycle planning. The role involves design, development, integration, testing, and software efforts related to NAS voice systems, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience including ATC voice communications systems.
• Deep knowledge of the FAA NAS Voice Communications Systems and Switches.
• Domain expertise in ATC voice switch hardware, software, systems, and analog/electrical/digital/VoIP interfaces.
• Experience with requirements and design for ATC voice switch A/G trunks, ground-to-ground trunks, and networking.
• Understanding of communications systems/networks and voice/data communications designs.
• Familiarity with FAA standards.
• Author or book-boss of a system specification for a communications or data system.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex Air-to-Ground radio, voice switch, voice control systems and related components.
• Play a key role in systems engineering and advanced R&D during pre-delivery design, integration, and acceptance phases.
• Oversee prototype and product system design, development, demonstration, evaluation, installation, acceptance, and O&M support.
• Support FAA migration and upgrade initiatives related to VoIP and telecommunication systems.
• Stay current with emerging VoIP technologies to recommend improvements for FAA communication capabilities.

Skills

ATC voice communications

Systems engineering

VoIP

Networking

Requirements & design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Voice switch hardware

VoIP interfaces

Networking protocols

Job description

Systems Engineer:

CEXEC, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and results-oriented Systems Engineer to support the FAA in modernizing air traffic control voice communications.

The selected candidate will provide technical expertise in Air Traffic Control (ATC) voice communications, including voice switch hardware, software, systems, analog/electrical/digital/VoIP interfaces, and networking. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the team on system requirements development, industry and market research, source selection, verification and validation, implementation, and full system life cycle planning and management.

Additionally, the candidate will review and prepare engineering and technical analysis reports and other technical documentation. Responsibilities may also include the analysis, design, development, implementation, and testing of software related to the engineering or functional requirements of the NAS and its associated support systems.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate for this position will be responsible for the design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex Air-to-Ground (A/G) radio, voice switch, voice control systems (VCS), voice recording, and protocol conversion systems used in operational ATC communications. You will play a key role in systems engineering and advanced research and development during the pre-delivery design, integration, and acceptance phases. Responsibilities may also include the analysis, design, development, implementation, and testing of software related to the engineering or functional requirements of the NAS and its associated support systems.

The products primarily involve digital radio and voice systems installed in FAA facilities. These systems utilize IP technology to enable voice and data communication over a secure network (VoIP), facilitating critical air-ground communications between pilots and air traffic controllers nationwide.

Your duties will include technical responsibility for planning and executing programs and projects. This encompasses customer interfacing, requirements development, design reviews, and technical interchanges. Additionally, you will oversee all aspects of prototype and product system design, development, demonstration, evaluation, installation, acceptance, and O&M support.

Qualifications:

Citizenship:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience including ATC voice communications systems.

Technical Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of the FAA, including NAS Voice Communications Systems and Switches.
• Domain expertise in ATC voice switch hardware, software, systems, and analog/electrical/digital/VoIP interfaces.
• Experience with requirements and design for ATC voice switch A/G trunks, ground-to-ground (G/G) trunks, and networking.
• Understanding of communications systems/networks and voice/data communications designs.
• Familiarity with FAA standards.
• Author or book-boss of a system specification for a communications or data system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support FAA migration and upgrade initiatives related to VoIP and telecommunication systems.
• Stay current with emerging VoIP technologies to recommend improvements for FAA communication capabilities.

Skills:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet project schedules.
• Adaptability within a dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Travel

• 10 to 30%

Salary at CEXEC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $165,000.

CEXEC offers a full benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision health benefits. In addition, life, short term, and long disability insurance is offered at no cost to the employee. CEXEC offers an annual leave policy as well as 401K retirement plan with a generous company match. CEXEC offers education assistance via an Educational Assistance Program. CEXEC offers a unique team environment where employees and management truly respect and value each other.

Commitment to Merit Based Hiring:

All qualified applicants will be selected based on their ability to successfully perform the functions of the position in question. Screening for all applicants in consideration for employment will be done without regard to age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.