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ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Air-to-Ground Communications (AG COMM) 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 AG COMM program comprises the infrastructure, facilities, and protocols that allow air traffic controllers to communicate via voice and data with pilots in flight.
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 Engineering or related IT field, such as Physics, Aerospace, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
- Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is highly desirable.
- 3 - 6 years of related work experience.
Required Skills
- Solid foundation in circuit theory, power systems, grounding, and signal integrity.
- Skilled in interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.
- Structured troubleshooting methodology including root cause analysis and fault isolation.
- Understanding of system integration principles involving hardware, firmware, and software interaction.
- Experience with programming in Python.
- Supports field service calls and explains complex technical issues to non-technical personnel.
- 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.
- Write clear, structured technical documentation.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with industry safety standards and electrical best practices.
- Support for electrical engineering tasks in lab, field, and production environments.
- Participation in after-hours or mission-critical support when required.
- Working knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and UNIX-like operating systems (AIX, Linux).
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
- Experience with networking protocols and technologies including TCP, UDP, DHCP, SNMP, and VoIP.
- Understanding the importance of testing throughout all phases of engineering and programming.
- Ability to merge and apply technical skills across multiple environments and tasks.
Essential Daily Job Duties
- Evaluate electrical systems, equipment, and applications.
- Take and support field service calls.
- Provide real-time troubleshooting support to field technicians.
- Document incident findings and corrective actions.
- Support remote and on-site system diagnostics.
- Participate in after-hours or mission-critical support when required.
- Contribute to system and hardware design, development, and testing.
- Create and update documentation for systems and hardware.
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, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in Engineering or a related IT field such as Physics, Aerospace, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
- 3–6 years of related work experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Three consecutive years of residence in the United States
- Real ID driver’s license or current U.S. passport
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation and obtain an FAA Public Trust clearance
- Ability to reside or relocate within commuting distance of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- U.S. equivalency certificate for any non-U.S. degree
- Foundation in circuit theory, power systems, grounding, and signal integrity
- Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams
- Structured troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and fault isolation skills
- Understanding of hardware, firmware, and software system integration
- Experience programming in Python
- Ability to support field service calls and explain technical issues to nontechnical personnel
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an agile environment
- Strong research, troubleshooting, problem-solving, verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Ability to write clear, structured technical documentation
- Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment
- Familiarity with industry safety standards and electrical best practices
- Electrical engineering support experience in laboratory, field, and production environments
- Availability for after-hours or mission-critical support
- Working knowledge of Windows, UNIX, AIX, or Linux
- Experience with TCP, UDP, DHCP, SNMP, and VoIP networking technologies
- Understanding of testing throughout engineering and programming lifecycles
- Ability to apply technical skills across multiple environments and tasks
What We Do
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