FAA Systems Engineer

Description

This role is 75% travel and remote when not traveling.

• Support system adaptation activities, including data configuration, site-specific customization and integration.
• Analyze and modify XML files used for system configuration and data exchange.
• Assist with installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware systems at FAA facilities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including configuration records and site reports.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians and FAA stakeholders to ensure timely support.
• Comply with all FAA safety, security and quality standards during on-site work and travel.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for implementation activities for assigned TFDM Sites.
• Develop Site Implementation Plans (SIP), and other supporting documentation to guide field deployments.
• Coordinate with FAA to plan and execute system cutovers and deployments.
• Support readiness assessments and ensure all prerequisites are met for implementation.
• Participate in coordination meetings with engineering, program management, and operational stakeholders.
• Track site readiness status, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and effective deployment.
• Conduct site briefings as needed to prepare operational personnel for system implementation.
• Provide implementation status reporting to program management, FAA leadership, and other stakeholders.

• Bachelors in engineering discipline or other technical degree and nine (9) years or more experience;
  Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; may accept additional 5 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to communicate with various organizations within the FAA, including AJM, AJV, AJT, ANG, and NATCA.
• Strong knowledge of ATC operations and NAS systems.
• Skilled in using MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrate technical and managerial expertise and be fully knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of NAS programs.
• Work independently and provide over site to other.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills using both technical and user-friendly language.
• Possess a flexible personality, self-motivated and willingness to multi-task.
• Detailed-oriented mindset and proficiency in researching and analyzing highly technical information and systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as, have the ability to identify and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of system investments.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

• US Citizenship.
• FAA Suitability: ability to obtain and maintain public trust and customer approval.