Job Description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

​​ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR)​ is seeking a ​Computer Engineer​ to join our ​Ground-Based Navigation (GBN)​ team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a ​full-time​ ​on-site​ position at the ​Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC)​ in ​Oklahoma City, OK​.

​​The Ground-Based Navigation team ensures that National Airspace System (NAS) ground-based navigation solutions are implemented in the most efficient and effective manner to meet operational needs. The team integrates the programs with regional and HQ organizations. GBN procures NavAids to support systems currently and in the long term. The Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range Minimum Operational Network (VOR MON), and the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Minimum Operational Network (TACAN MON) initiatives repurpose existing navaids to support a resilient navigation infrastructure NextGen Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) supports Performance Based Navigation (PBN) by providing a DME/DME area navigation (RNAV) capability in the event of a Global Positioning System (GPS) outage. The DME, VOR, TACAN (DVT) program will provide long term sustainment for DME, VOR and TACAN systems.​ The team also manages and supports critical landing and visual guidance systems, including Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), approach lighting, PAPI, RVR, RWSL, REIL, and Universal Interlock Controllers (UIC), helping maintain safe and reliable NAS operations.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen.
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport.

Relocation Requirement

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to the ​Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC)​ in ​Oklahoma City, OK​.

Education & Experience Requirement

All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate at the time of application.

• A ​Bachelors (ABET)​ degree in Electrical or Computer ​Engineering or Computer Science.​
• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is ​desired​.
• 0 - 3​ years of related work experience.

Required Skills

• ​​Hardware skills in analog and digital circuit analysis and design.
• Programming skills in C/C++ for embedded microprocessor systems.​
• Ability to:
• Work independently, as well as on a team, in an agile environment.
• Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
• Learn on the job/willing to self-teach.
• Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization.

Preferred Skills

• ​​Embedded systems development.
• PCB board design.
• Creative hardware and software solution development.
• Technical documentation creation and maintenance (Instruction Books, Maintenance Handbooks, Test Procedures, Engineering Studies)​.

Essential Daily Job Duties

• ​​Test, maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, install, and upgrade hardware and software infrastructure on operational systems critical to airplane approaches and enroute navigation.
• Research, design, and develop hardware and software systems, including enhancements, modifications, and configurations to existing systems and networks.
• Provide inputs for development of hardware and software system manuals, guidelines, and documentation when commercial documents are unavailable.
• Review Navigation and Landing Systems software and hardware design data to ensure compliance with FAA performance criteria.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as instruction books, maintenance handbooks, test procedures, and engineering studies.​

Work Environment

• Standard flexible work schedule.
• Travel is ​10 - 25%​.
• Cubicle environment.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.