Spectrum/Surveillance Engineer - Multiple Levels

Responsibilities

For over 25 years, Noblis has provided specialized engineering, acquisition, and program management services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), playing a key role in the acquisition and implementation of mission-critical systems and capabilities across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the Office of NextGen (ANG). We are seeking passionate and committed professionals ready to contribute their expertise towards advancing the National Airspace System (NAS) in alignment with the FAA's forward-looking vision for aviation. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that streamline the acquisition and deployment of next-generation air traffic management and surveillance systems, improve infrastructure at airports and in the airspace, and support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems and commercial space ventures. Your work will directly influence the FAA's ability to adapt to future growth and technological shifts, ensuring the aerospace system remains the safest and most efficient worldwide.

Come and be a part of our dynamic team, where your contributions will not only advance the aviation industry but also contribute to a safer, more sustainable future in air travel. Apply now and take flight towards a rewarding career that promises growth, innovation, and collaboration at the forefront of aviation technology.

Description

Noblis is seeking Spectrum / Radar Surveillance Engineers to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Services directorates within the Program Management Organization (PMO). Employees will deliver highly technical services spanning spectrum engineering, radar system engineering, network architecture and engineering, enterprise architecture, and satellite system engineering functions within the National Airspace System (NAS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and evaluations to verify system performance and reliability.

• Apply knowledge of RF communication, sensor technology, and signal processing to enable organizations to collect and utilize data effectively for various applications, including remote monitoring and aerospace telemetry.

• Provide written technical reports to analyze potential frequency interference issues for FAA review

• Review frequency assignment proposals for compliance with applicable policy and regulations

• Apply knowledge of spectrum-use policy to determine proper and efficient use of radio frequency spectrum allocations

• Perform separation standards analysis and participate in separation standards working groups involving other services within the ATO, AVS organization, and other stakeholder groups.

• Develop hardware and software systems to support surveillance, traffic flow, and automation platforms.

• Assess 1030 MHz or 1090 MHz Radio Frequency impact on current and future surveillance infrastructure.

• Support design and implementation of interfaces between and among NAS facilities, primary radar systems, and secondary surveillance, weather, and automation systems.

• Provide support for Reduced Oceanic Separation (ROS), including technical and operational analyses to develop inputs to quantify benefit and costs analyses as well as provide detailed reviews of artifacts provided to or developed by FAA to support a Final Investment Decision (FID).

• Support all activities related to planning, managing, executing, and maintaining system engineering processes, programs, and tasks.

• Engage in systems engineering tasks involving design, development, testing, installation, implementation, integration, and transition of systems and components.

• Develop milestones for technical standards, surveillance-automation interfaces, aircraft separation standards, system safety and risk management plans, computer-human interface design, and system configuration baselines.

• Assist in the development and management of:

• Requirements (system/hardware/software/user/test/maintainer/NAS)

• Functional and performance system specifications

• Concepts of system operation

• Enterprise architecture products

• Requirements traceability matrices

• Functional decomposition matrices/trees

• Interface documents, including Interface Requirement Documents (IRDs) and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

• Allocation of requirements among developmental systems, subsystems, modules, and non-developmental/commercial components.

• System Test Plans

Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in spectrum management, radar systems, and systems engineering within the context of the National Airspace System (NAS).

• Extensive experience with frequency assignment proposals, separation standards, and interface design.

• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive system-wide reviews and analyses.

• Requirements development in the federal government space.

• Performance modeling, analysis and determination.

• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years?

• Travel will vary per project. Must be able to travel as required by the project.

• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.

Educational and Experience Requirements

Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation.

Senior-level

Minimum of 20 years' experience with Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline.

Master's degree may be substituted for 3 years' experience.

PhD may be substituted for 3 years' experience.

Compensation Ranges: $138,420- $264,300

Mid-level

Minimum of 10 years' experience with Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline.

Master's degree may be substituted for 3 years' experience.

PhD may be substituted for 3 years' experience.

Compensation Ranges: $114,390 - $198,575

Junior-level

Minimum of 5 years' experience with Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline.

Master's degree may be substituted for 3 years' experience.

PhD may be substituted for 3 years' experience.

Compensation Ranges: $64,620 - $149,200

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of FAA regulations and standards.

• Familiarity with 1030 MHz and 1090 MHz Radio Frequency impact assessments.

• Experience in developing and validating technical standards and safety plans.

• Knowledge of NAS Enterprise Architecture.

• Applied experience using System Architect, DOORS, CORE, and Cameo.

• Experience in integrating new systems into the National Airspace System (NAS).

• Model Based System Engineering/Digital Engineering.

• Providing current support to FAA ATEPS II (air traffic engineering program support)

• FAA Experience within the past 12 months

• Current FAA suitability

Additional Information:

Locations may vary depending on location of the project. Some primary on-site locations include: Washington D.C., Egg Harbor NJ, and Oklahoma City OK.

Possibility of some roles allowing for remote/hybrid employment.

All roles require U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years

This opportunity is contingent on contract award

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org (

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards ( for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us ( .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits ( page on our Careers ( site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $64,620.00 - USD $264,300.00 /Yr.