Spectrum/Surveillance Engineer - Multiple Levels

DescriptionNoblis is seeking Spectrum / Radar Surveillance Engineers to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Services directorates within the Program Management Organization (PMO). Employees will deliver highly technical services spanning spectrum engineering, radar system engineering, network architecture and engineering, enterprise architecture, and satellite system engineering functions within the National Airspace System (NAS).ResponsibilitiesConduct tests and evaluations to verify system performance and reliability.Apply knowledge of RF communication, sensor technology, and signal processing to enable organizations to collect and utilize data effectively for various applications, including remote monitoring and aerospace telemetry.Provide written technical reports to analyze potential frequency interference issues for FAA review.Review frequency assignment proposals for compliance with applicable policy and regulations.Apply knowledge of spectrum‑use policy to determine proper and efficient use of radio frequency spectrum allocations.Perform separation standards analysis and participate in separation standards working groups involving other services within the ATO, AVS organization, and other stakeholder groups.Develop hardware and software systems to support surveillance, traffic flow, and automation platforms.Assess 1030 MHz or 1090 MHz Radio Frequency impact on current and future surveillance infrastructure.Support design and implementation of interfaces between and among NAS facilities, primary radar systems, and secondary surveillance, weather, and automation systems.Provide support for Reduced Oceanic Separation (ROS), including technical and operational analyses to develop inputs to quantify benefit and cost analyses as well as provide detailed reviews of artifacts provided to or developed by FAA to support a Final Investment Decision (FID).Support all activities related to planning, managing, executing, and maintaining system engineering processes, programs, and tasks.Engage in systems engineering tasks involving design, development, testing, installation, implementation, integration, and transition of systems and components.Develop milestones for technical standards, surveillance‑automation interfaces, aircraft separation standards, system safety and risk management plans, computer‑human interface design, and system configuration baselines.Assist in the development and management of requirements (system/hardware/software/user/test/maintainer/NAS), functional and performance system specifications, concepts of system operation, enterprise architecture products, requirements traceability matrices, functional decomposition matrices/trees, interface documents (including Interface Requirement Documents and Interface Control Documents), allocation of requirements among developmental systems, subsystems, modules, and non‑developmental/commercial components, and system test plans.Required QualificationsStrong expertise in spectrum management, radar systems, and systems engineering within the context of the National Airspace System (NAS).Extensive experience with frequency assignment proposals, separation standards, and interface design.Proven ability to conduct comprehensive system‑wide reviews and analyses.Requirements development in the federal government space.Performance modeling, analysis and determination.Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; proactive, solution‑oriented, with exceptional time‑management skills.U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years.Travel will vary per project. Must be able to travel as required by the project.Educational and Experience RequirementsWork experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the “Years of Relevant Experience” calculation.Senior‑levelMinimum of 20 years' experience with Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline. Master's degree may be substituted for 3 years' experience. PhD may be substituted for 3 years' experience.Compensation Ranges: $138,420 – $264,300Mid‑levelMinimum of 10 years' experience with Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline. Master's degree may be substituted for 3 years' experience. PhD may be substituted for 3 years' experience.Compensation Ranges: $114,390 – $198,575Junior‑levelMinimum of 5 years' experience with Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline. Master's degree may be substituted for 3 years' experience. PhD may be substituted for 3 years' experience.Compensation Ranges: $64,620 – $149,200Desired QualificationsKnowledge of FAA regulations and standards.Familiarity with 1030 MHz and 1090 MHz Radio Frequency impact assessments.Experience in developing and validating technical standards and safety plans.Knowledge of NAS Enterprise Architecture.Applied experience using System Architect, DOORS, CORE, and Cameo.Experience in integrating new systems into the National Airspace System (NAS).Model‑Based System Engineering/Digital Engineering.Providing current support to FAA ATEPS II (air traffic engineering program support).FAA Experience within the past 12 months.Current FAA suitability.Additional InformationLocations may vary depending on location of the project. Some primary on‑site locations include Washington D.C., Egg Harbor NJ, and Oklahoma City OK.Possibility of some roles allowing for remote/hybrid employment.All roles require U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years.This opportunity is contingent on contract award.Total RewardsAt Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs.Commitment to Non‑DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .EEO is the LawEEO is the Law | E‑Verify | Right to WorkPosted Salary RangeUSD $64,620.00 – USD $264,300.00 /Yr.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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