Engineer IV

Tetra Tech AMT is looking for a Senior Engineer to support a highly visible new FAA project in the initial stand up of executable processes and analytics at the direction of FAA management for pre-departure planning.Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:Establish a process for strategic deconfliction in collaboration with internal and external aviation stakeholders for a new FAA Traffic Flow Management Evolution Program for a potential “24/7” operationWork 40 hours a week but potentially work late night shifts and weekends at times to cover overnight and weekend data modeling needsDocument the FAA process, roles, and responsibilities to enable execution of strategic deconfliction process plan for day of operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).Work with FAA and industry vendor(s) who will architect and build the analytical data model and provide feedback as necessaryAs needed, support the training of FAA staff on process execution related to newly designed traffic flow management programDocument all lessons learned and FAA process improvement opportunities for evolution of strategic deconfliction processes/capabilityProvide expertise in the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical FAA products and systemsCollaborate with FAA stakeholders and external industry partners (as needed) to obtain necessary data to operate logistically optimized modelEnter data into analytical models (long range and same day planning) to develop strategic deconfliction plansApply knowledge in the domain of engineering to optimize NAS strategic deconfliction plan.Define post event analysis criteria and data expectationsDocument recommended process improvement opportunitiesThe successful candidate will have:A deep background in air traffic management and airport operations including FAA traffic flow management practicesBroad knowledge of engineering procedures and can provide technical expertise in the application of state-of-the-art technology to meet FAA mission and aerospace requirementsFlexible work schedule that may require working at FAA in-person and cover nights, weekends and even some holidays during the year as this is in support of a national and highly visible FAA project.Potentially be on call to cover shifts when anticipated higher days of operations or team members are unavailable/on scheduled vacationAt least 15 years of professional years of experience supporting projects as an engineer in any engineering discipline but preferably in support of the FAA/NASA or at least the federal governmentA Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering (e.g. civil, electrical, electronic, chemical, industrial, mechanical, aeronautical, avionics, environmental, or computer) or related fieldSalary: $150,000 to $160,000 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications.Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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Organization: 161 AMT