TRACON Equipment or Systems Engineers; FAA; Levels

Program Overview

This program is focused on upgrading air traffic control systems at TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) facilities across the country. Due to the scale and ongoing expansion of the effort, there is a high demand for qualified personnel, with multiple current openings and additional staffing needs anticipated.

There are two types of engineers needed: equipment engineers and systems engineers. Equipment engineers conduct on‑site assessments of air traffic control systems, inspecting, inventorying, and documenting hardware, software versions, and system interconnections. Systems engineers focus on equipment installation and configuration.

• Perform on‑site inspections of air traffic control systems at TRACON facilities
• Inventory and document hardware components, software versions, and system interconnections
• Verify compliance with connection and power requirements (e.g., 110‑volt grounded circuits)
• Catalog equipment configurations, physical layouts, and cabling
• Validate connectivity and operational status of existing equipment
• Identify discrepancies between installed equipment and documentation
• Coordinate findings with systems engineering and integration teams
• Support program documentation and reporting requirements

• Perform installation, replacement, and configuration of air traffic control system equipment
• Integrate hardware and software components into the operational system architecture
• Configure system parameters in accordance with engineering specifications and requirements
• Execute system bring‑up, checkout, and activation activities
• Conduct system integration testing and support site acceptance testing
• Troubleshoot system‑level issues across hardware, software, and network interfaces
• Ensure system implementations meet operational, safety, and performance requirements
• Support system cutover activities and transition to operational use
• Develop and update system installation, configuration, and test documentation
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and program teams to resolve integration issues

• Hands‑on experience working with hardware, cabling, and networking equipment in field environments
• Experience inspecting, inventorying, and documenting technical equipment
• Ability to verify power, grounding, and physical connectivity requirements
• Familiarity with data center‑style or operational facility environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical documentation
• Willingness and ability to travel to operational sites

• Experience installing, configuring, and integrating technical systems in operational environments
• Hands‑on experience with hardware and software system configuration
• Ability to perform system checkout, troubleshooting, and validation activities
• Understanding of system integration concepts, interfaces, and dependencies
• Ability to follow and implement engineering specifications and procedures
• Willingness and ability to travel to operational sites

• Familiarity with air traffic control, radar, or flight data systems
• Experience with rack‑based systems, equipment staging, labs, or data centers
• Background in computer systems, electronics, or telecommunications
• Experience supporting engineering teams through site surveys or pre‑installation assessments
• Prior experience working in operational or mission‑critical environments

• Experience with air traffic control systems or other mission‑critical operational systems
• Familiarity with system integration testing, site acceptance testing, or cutover activities
• Experience troubleshooting complex system interfaces across hardware, software, and networks
• Knowledge of configuration management or change control processes
• Experience working in operational, safety‑critical, or regulated environments

Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the…