ASR-9 Network Engineer/System Tester

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

In the role of ASR-9 Network Engineer/Systems Tester, you will be part of the Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-9) team and provide 2nd Level engineering for data management for operational subsystems of the ASR-9. Daily activities will include troubleshooting and recommending solutions for issues with radar systems and associated components and conducting system upgrades and modifications.

Responsibilities: 

• Requires 25-50% travel - Travel throughout the country to different ASR-9 Radar sites to support local technicians in maintaining and modifying equipment. Availability with short notice to do so, is required. 
• 2nd Level engineering for data management for operational subsystems of the ASR-9.
• Performing troubleshooting with data analysis of radar systems and associated components.
• Conducting system upgrades, modifications, and calibration activities to improve performance and meet operational requirements.
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including maintenance procedures and system configurations.
• Conducting feasibility studies and cost analyses for electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and determine operational issues and recommend solutions.
• Conduct or participate in formal and informal reviews at predetermined points throughout the development life cycle.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or a Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or in another technical field, such as Physics, Aerospace, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is highly desirable.
• Three (3) to six (6) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain the required security clearance or other authorization(s) within the necessary timeframe required by applicable contract(s).  

Technical Proficiencies: 

• Essential Radar knowledge with Network traffic and Software Analysis Tools to evaluate messages.  
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and determine operational issues and recommend solutions.
• Experience with radar system simulation tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, WRTADS, RRAP, Wireshark, and TeraTerm).
• Design, develop, and test modern solutions to incorporate into existing systems and equipment.
• Generate installation and test procedures for system modification and verification.
• Perform all aspects of system verification, including all phases of the testing process.
• Develop and execute test plan and procedures in an operational environment.
• Direct and coordinate with outside vendors to manufacture prototypes and production units including development of Manufacturing Specifications.
• Providing 2nd Level Engineering support to ASR-9 modifications installed in the field to include onsite or over the phone.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to work environments.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Preferred 

• Understanding of radar principles, signal processing, and RF electronics.
• Familiarity with radar system components, including transmitters, receivers, antennas, and signal processors
• Knowledge of radar system integration, installation, and field-testing procedures.

This position requires work to be performed at the William J Hughes Technical Center and may require travel from 25-50% of the time to airport locations around the USA when scheduling dictates or at management discretion. Requires ability to lift up to 40 pounds .