Systems Engineer

Summary

This engineer will work closely with the System Engineer Lead, Systems Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Engineering Technicians to support site surveys, electrical design development, facility modifications, grounding/lightning protection assessments, power distribution requirements, and installation support. The role requires hands-on engineering experience, the ability to interpret and develop electrical diagrams, and the capability to support field and implementation activities across a compressed, nationwide deployment timeline.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in electrical engineering (mechanical or systems engineering considered with relevant experience).
• 2+ years of engineering experience supporting electrical system design, field engineering, power systems, or facility electrical infrastructure.
• Experience interpreting or developing electrical diagrams, panel schedules, grounding plans, and cable routing drawings.
• Working knowledge of power distribution, AC/DC systems, grounding/bonding, electrical safety practices, and equipment installation standards.
• Ability to support field surveys and on-site implementation activities at FAA facilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation and interact with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to pass an FAA background investigation (US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required).
• Able to travel to various locations; must have proper travel documents. At least 50% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FAA radar systems (ASR-8, ASR-9, ASR-11).
• Experience with FAA engineering standards (FAA-STD-002H, FAA-STD-019G, FAA-G-2100J).
• Prior experience supporting FAA infrastructure improvements.
• Experience with communication network infrastructures, such as fiber, copper, routing/switching paths, and establishing or modifying communication links to support system integration.
• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, or relevant radar/telecom certifications.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams on large-scale deployment or installation programs.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Engineering Support for RSR Implementation
• Support the development of electrical system designs, power distribution assessments, grounding/bonding requirements, and electrical integration plans for radar installations across FAA facilities.
• Aid in preparing electrical diagrams, panel schedules, single-line drawings, and installation requirements in accordance with FAA standards, including FAA-G-2100J and FAA-STD-019G.
• Contribute to system and facility design packages, including wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and power system interfaces.
• Site Surveys, Facility Power Assessments, and Readiness
• Participate in site surveys to evaluate facility power availability, grounding systems, electrical infrastructure conditions, and required modifications for RSR deployment.
• Assess demarcation points for power, grounding, and AC/DC distribution in accordance with PWS requirements.
• Document electrical findings and develop inputs for Site Survey Reports (SSR) and Site-Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP).
• Electrical Design Integration and Compliance
• Ensure electrical designs align with FAA engineering standards and site-specific requirements, including FAA-STD-019G (Lightning, Surge Protection, Grounding, Bonding, Shielding) and FAA-C-1217H (Electrical Work, Premises Wiring).
• Support integration of new radar equipment with legacy facility power systems, grounding networks, and electrical distribution panels.
• Assist with electrical assessments to confirm system readiness and integration feasibility.
• Installation and Field Support
• Provide electrical engineering support during system installation, including oversight of wiring, cable routing, panel connections, grounding, surge protection, and equipment power-up.
• Collaborate with technicians and OEM representatives to resolve electrical integration issues, field discrepancies, and installation challenges.
• Support documentation of as-built electrical configurations and redline updates to facility drawings.
• Engineering Design, Development, and Documentation
• Lead development of detailed system and facility design packages including floorplans, rack elevations, wiring diagrams, power distribution, and communication interface requirements.
• Translate FAA operational needs into optimized design configurations and site-specific implementation strategies.
• Ensure all engineering documentation adheres to FAA standards and RSR data management requirements.
• System Optimization, Testing, and Acceptance
• Assist with electrical portions of Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures, including power verification, grounding continuity, surge protection validation, and electrical interface testing.
• Support system optimization activities to ensure electrical performance and system reliability meet FAA operational requirements.
• Participate in discrepancy resolution, regression testing, and corrective action support.
• Documentation, Coordination, and Technical Reporting
• Prepare engineering documentation including diagrams, reports, field notes, and technical inputs for PMRs, SSRs, SSIPs, SAT procedures, and optimization reports.
• Coordinate electrical engineering efforts with the System Engineer Lead, GOSR representatives, OEM teams, and other FAA stakeholders.
• Ensure all electrical engineering work adheres to program configuration management and data management processes.