Computer Scientist Level 2

ASRC Federal System Solutions supports the Federal Aviation Administration National Airspace System Engineering Support Services FAA NAS ESS contract. Join our growing team as a Software Engineer in support of the Terminal Doppler Weather Radar.

Responsibilities:
• Engineer will be responsible for performing project management, and will coordinate, schedule, and manage dedicated engineering changes from beginning to end
• Performing research, and maintenance of weather system hardware and software systems
• Originates, writes, tests, updates and documents, projects supporting the weather system software.
• Plays a lead role in coordinating, drafting, reviewing, and editing technical reports/drawings for final approval and distribution to the field.
• Develops plans and techniques, to address real-time and anticipated engineering problems, such as integrating new products, and handling issues arising from code reviews.
• Provide support for Modernization and Enhancement of systems as requested by the government.
• Will perform market research, and evaluate needs for updating end of life hardware
• Identify needs and drive the development and implementation of major processes.
• The engineer will handle and document trouble calls from the products end user when needed.
• Provide support utilizing languages such as C, C++, and Python
• Support ongoing lab activities, including but not limited to maintenance and development of lab hardware.
• Will provide software developmental support for configuring system devices/hardware.
• Must be able to provide support to technicians in the field.

Requirements:
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required. All applicants must have resided in the United States for the past 3 years.

On-site presence will be as required by the FAA.

• Proficient with simulation tools used for analysis (Matlab, Simulink)
• Proficiency with computer operating systems, software and hardware with proven ability to debug complex systems and to conduct reviews, audits, and testing.
• Must have proficient knowledge of serial communication protocols
• Familiarity with HW system design, schematics and interconnects
• Proficient in programming languages and scripts used in model and tool development (C, C++, Python)
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Experience with use of source control such as Git.
• Demonstrate a strong technical aptitude for engineering functions
• Must demonstrate initiative with minimal oversight
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience authoring technical documentation and providing technical support
• Good written and spoken communication including developing technical documentation
• Ability to pass an FAA background investigation
• Must be local to the OKC area. Will need to have the ability to interface with hardware when needed.
• Primarily in office, with telework when applicable (situational).
• Must be willing to travel up to 15% of the time.

Education/Experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/Science, or related field
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of testing during all phases of the software development process
• Working knowledge of UNIX and UNIX-like Operating Systems (AIX, Linux)