Electrical Engineer

​​ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR)​is seekingan​Electrical Engineer​ to join our​Air-to-Ground Communications (AG COMM)​ teamthat supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).This is a​full-time​​on-site​position at the​Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC)​in​Oklahoma City, OK​. 

​​The AG COMM programcomprises the infrastructure, facilities, and protocols that allow air traffic controllers to communicate via voice and data with pilots in flight.​ 

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement 

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen.
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport. 

Relocation Requirement 

Candidate mustreside or be willing torelocate within a commutable distance to the​Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC)​ in​Oklahoma City, OK​. 

Education & Experience Requirement 

All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate at the time of application.

• A ​Bachelors (ABET)​degreein​Engineering or related IT field, such as Physics, Aerospace, Chemistry, Computer Science, orMathematics.​
• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is highly desirable.​
• 3 - 6​years of related work experience.  

Required Skills

• Solid foundation in circuit theory, power systems, grounding, and signal integrity.
• Skilled in interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.
• Structured troubleshootingmethodology including root cause analysis and fault isolation.
• Understanding of system integration principles involving hardware, firmware, and software interaction.
• Experience with programming in Python.
• Supports field service calls and explains complex technical issues to non-technical personnel.​
• Ability to:
  • Work independently, as well as on a team, in an agile environment.
  • Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
  • Learn on the job/willing to self-teach.
  • Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization.
  • Write clear, structured technical documentation. 

Preferred Skills 

• Familiarity with industry safety standards and electrical best practices.
• Support for electrical engineering tasks in lab, field, and production environments.
• Participation in after-hours or mission-critical support when required.
• Working knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and UNIX-like operating systems (AIX, Linux).
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
• Experience with networking protocols and technologies including TCP, UDP, DHCP, SNMP, and VoIP.
• Understanding the importance of testing throughout all phases of engineering and programming.
• Ability to merge and apply technical skills across multiple environments and tasks.​ 

Essential Daily Job Duties 

• Evaluate electrical systems, equipment, and applications.
• Take and support field service calls.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting support to field technicians.
• Document incident findings and corrective actions.
• Support remote and on-site system diagnostics.
• Participate in after-hours or mission-critical support whenrequired.
• Contribute to system and hardware design, development, and testing.
• Create and update documentation for systems and hardware.​ 

Work Environment 

• Standard flexible work schedule.
• Travel is​10 - 25%​.
• Cubicle environment.