Weather Camera and Visual Observation System Engineer - FAA

Weather Camera and Visual Observation System Engineer - FAA

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Journeyman Engineer to provide engineering support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Program Support Services (PSS) contract. This role focuses on the modernization of the Weather Camera and Visual Observation System (WCAM/VWOS) across FAA facilities throughout Alaska, and involves close collaboration with engineering, deployment, and operations teams to ensure system integrity, performance, and compliance.

• Provide engineering expertise for WCAM/VWOS system design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products, supporting applications and interconnections.
• Provide guidance on system architecture, integration, and performance optimization.
• Use a holistic approach to design, develop, evaluate, and modify end‑to‑end systems and systems‑oriented products through their entire life cycle.
• Generate quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics.
• Ensure requirements comply with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods.
• Translate high‑level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and work with other engineering disciplines to develop lower‑level detailed implementation requirements.
• Establish and coordinate development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall product development.
• Design interfaces and bring systems elements together so they work as a whole.
• Assess performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
• Participate in system conceptual design and documentation of design concepts.
• Participate in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.
• Generate system‑level requirement certification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.
• Review test plans/procedures, ensure they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements, and participate in the testing process to validate requirements.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including design specifications, interface control documents, and operational procedures.
• Support configuration and change management processes to ensure system updates align with FAA standards and program requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective technical solutions.
• Ensure systems comply with FAA cybersecurity, safety, and information governance protocols.
• Analyze system performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to training and knowledge transfer efforts by developing technical guides and mentoring junior engineers.

• Bachelor of Science and 10‑15 years of experience in engineering (e.g., civil, electrical, electronic, chemical, industrial, mechanical, aeronautical, avionics, environmental, or computer) or related field; or Master of Science degree and 5 years’ recent and relevant experience.
• Deep understanding of engineering principles, technologies, electronics systems, and network architectures.
• Experience with system lifecycle documentation, configuration management, and technical standards compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to lead technical investigations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel frequently (up to 50%) across Alaska for site assessments and technical support.
• Security Clearance:
  Must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.

• Experience supporting FAA or other federal agencies, particularly in air traffic control or NAS systems.
• Familiarity with FAA governance, cybersecurity protocols, and safety regulations.

• Must be eligible to obtain necessary clearances to work, including FAA suitability and U.S. Government public trust clearance.
• Clean driving record required and willingness to provide a…