Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:
Join a dynamic team leading the deployment and replacement of civil air traffic surveillance radars—both approach and en-route—across the United States. As Field Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering advanced radar solutions that enhance the safety and efficiency of air traffic nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the definition of system architecture and analyze functional and technical requirements for large-scale radar deployments.
• Design and document technical interfaces, ensuring seamless integration of all components, including COTS (commercial off the shelf) and third-party systems.
• Coordinate and drive internal and formal technical reviews, maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Prepare essential technical documentation, such as Interface Control Documents (ICD) and System Test Plans (TP), in collaboration with the Product Department.
• Oversee and approve partial deliverables throughout all project phases, working closely with Field Engineering teams.
• Ensure successful delivery and integration of radar systems at multiple sites distributed across the United States.
• Foster collaboration with the System Engineering organization and other multidisciplinary teams to guarantee project success.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, proactively resolving issues and promoting continuous improvement.

Competencies

• Systems Thinking: Ability to understand and design complex systems, integrating multiple technologies and components for air traffic surveillance solutions.
• Project Coordination: Skilled in managing parallel activities across multiple sites, ensuring consistent progress and quality in distributed deployments.
• Requirements Analysis: Expertise in gathering, analyzing, and translating functional and technical requirements into actionable system specifications.
• Interface Management: Strong capability in defining, documenting, and managing technical interfaces between system components, including COTS and third-party systems.
• Quality Assurance: Commitment to maintaining high standards through rigorous technical reviews, validation processes, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Documentation: Proficiency in preparing and reviewing key technical documents such as Interface Control Documents (ICD) and System Test Plans (TP).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving technical challenges, and implementing continuous improvements.
• Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments, managing changing priorities and complex project requirements.

Reporting Line

Reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for coordinating activities across multiple sites in parallel.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years experience in field engineering, systems engineering, technical management, and project management within radar, air traffic surveillance or similar sectors.
• Bachelors or higher (Technical or Engineering Degree) preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Travel up 80-100% (i.e. travel ~1-4 weeks and back in office ~1-2 weeks)

Additional Valued Skills

• Spanish language skills will be valued.

Professional Development

• Take part in challenging, large-scale projects that will allow you to expand your technical and leadership skills in the air traffic management sector.
• Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, including specialized training, mentoring, and participation in innovation forums.
• Build a long-term career within a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and deployment of Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems.
• Grow professionally by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and experts from around the world.
• Access clear career paths and internal mobility options, enabling you to take on increasing responsibilities and advance to senior technical or management roles.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of civil aviation

Indra is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Indra participates in eVerify.