Network Engineer/Tester

About the role

ASRC Federal is seeking a Network Engineer/Tester to join the Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-9) team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace (WJHTCAA) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Three (3) to six (6) years of related work experience.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. 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.