Voice Engineer

About the role

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking an electrical engineer with technical expertise to support the test, evaluation, and analysis of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Communication Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in the application of state-of-the-art technology to meet mission requirements.
• Plan, develop, and execute Operational Test Cases that validate operational suitability of Air Traffic Control Communications Systems.
• Evaluate Air-to-Ground Protocol Converter contractor test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Develop and execute procedures for measurement of Internet Protocol (IP), analog, and discrete signals including:
  • IP to analog or discrete signal conversion delay
  • Voice delay
  • Idle channel noise
  • Impulse noise
  • AGC
  • Intermodulation distortion
  • Encoding/decoding of EUROCAE ED-137 messaging
• Support technical performance testing for:
  • Air-to-Ground Protocol Converter (converts EUROCAE ED-137C VoIP audio and signaling to analog voice and discrete control signals for FAA radios)
  • Ground-to-Ground Protocol Converters (converts EUROCAE ED-137C VoIP audio and signaling to telecommunications trunk audio and signaling for interfacing between FAA ED-137 compliant VoIP voice communication legacy telecommunication trunks)

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in basic engineering concepts
• Knowledge of EUROCAE ED-137 and VoIP is highly desirable
• Knowledge of current FAA Radio Control Equipment functionality and associated maintenance techniques via the Maintenance Data Terminal is highly desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (computer or electrical) from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Master’s degree in related field may substitute for Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience
• PhD in related field may substitute for Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of experience

Work Requirements

• Work location: Atlantic City, NJ (The William J. Hughes Technical Center)
• Work hours: 40 hours per week
• Travel: 20%
• Physical requirements:
  • Extended computer use: Regular and prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal
  • Lifting and carrying: Occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required during installations or maintenance
  • Mobility: Ability to move around the office environment to access computer hardware, networking equipment, and server rooms
  • Dexterity: Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform tasks requiring precision
  • Sitting/standing: Both prolonged sitting and occasional standing may be required for troubleshooting and attending to system issues
• Background check: Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust