Electronics Engineer

About the role

The organization operates in the air traffic management and infrastructure modernization sector, addressing challenges in the National Airspace System integration. With over 30 years of experience, it supports federal agencies including the FAA and NASA, as well as commercial clients, providing research, development, and engineering services focused on lifecycle data management and modernization of critical airspace infrastructure. The Network or Electronics Engineer will support electronic system installation projects and VOIP telecommunications infrastructure aligned with FAA regions across the United States. This role is responsible for planning, engineering, and overseeing communication system installations and upgrades, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards. The position includes managing projects from start to finish and requires significant travel, contributing directly to the operational reliability of FAA communication facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage FAA telecommunication and electronic system installation projects through all project phases
• Provide cost estimates and procure installation materials
• Communicate with stakeholders and manage change requests
• Deliver project plans, design packages, and risk mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with project managers, financial analysts, and installation teams
• Support project closeout and ensure scope alignment with facility managers
• Develop engineering implementation plans and design documentation
• Review facility drawings and schematics
• Conduct site surveys to assess conditions and resources
• Engineer installations at various FAA federal facilities
• Support installation and upgrades of radio, VOIP, Telco equipment, and related infrastructure
• Coordinate with installation teams to ensure readiness and material availability
• Conduct pre-installation meetings
• Work with complex electronic equipment including switching systems and fiber optic links
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and system validation

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required for government contract work
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or six years of relevant experience (military training considered)
• Ability to travel 20% to 100%
• Ability to climb antenna towers up to 100 feet
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints
• Ability to pass government background check and federal requirements
• Valid driver’s license
• Access to a credit card for travel expenses (reimbursed per policy)
• Preferred: Minimum 2 years of experience with engineering plans, instructions, and CAD drawings
• Preferred: Experience on FAA facilities
• Preferred: Knowledge of manual and power tools
• Preferred: Experience with communication test equipment and electrical troubleshooting

Pay

Communications Electronics Engineer – $35.00 – $57.00 per hour equivalent Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations

Benefits

• Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with company match