Electrical Engineer

​​ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR)​is seeking an Electrical Engineer​ to join our ​Alaskan Satellite Telecommunications Infrastructure (ASTI)team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a ​full-time​ ​on-site​ position at the ​Anchorage ARTCC (ZAN)​ in ​Anchorage, AK​.

​​ASTI is an FAA-owned satellite-based network that provides critical inter-facility telecommunications services for Air Traffic Control (ATC) across remote and hub facilities in Alaska.​ 

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.
• Hasresided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport. 

Relocation Requirement 

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to the ​Anchorage ARTCC (ZAN)​ in ​Anchorage, AK​. 

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)​degree in ​Engineering or related IT field, such as Physics, Aerospace, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics.​
• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment isdesired​.
• ​​0 - 3​ 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 troubleshooting methodology including root cause analysis and fault isolation.
• Understanding of system integration principles involving hardware, firmware, and software interaction.
• Experience with programming in Python.​ 
• Ability to:
  • Work independently, as well as on a team, in an agile environment.
  • Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
  • Write clear, structured technical documentation. 
  • Support field service calls and explain complex technical issues to non-technical personnel.
  • Learn on the job/willing to self-teach.
  • Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organizationfor technical briefings, field support, and stakeholder coordination. 

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 

• Perform duties related to Electrical engineering, including evaluating 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 when required.
• Participate in system and hardware design, development, testing, and documentation creation or updates.​ 

Work Environment 

• Standard flexible work schedule; nights and/or weekend when necessary.
• Travel is ​expected up to 25%; may vary year-to-year​.
• Cubicle environment.