Electrical Engineer, Oklahoma City

ASRC Federal Advanced Research (AFAR) supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Airspace System (NAS) Second Level Engineering Support (SLES) contract. We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to support the Weather Systems Group, out of the Radar Operations Center in Norman, Oklahoma. This role contributes to the design, integration, and sustainment of the NEXRAD system. Responsibilities: Engineer will be responsible for project management work, 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. Must be able to work in multidisciplinary engineering areas such as power systems, communications, RF, analog and digital systems Will provide software developmental support for configuring system devices/hardware. 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) Must have proficient knowledge of common serial communications protocols such as RS232 Must have knowledge of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design techniques, and have the ability to troubleshot existing circuit boards. Familiarity with HW system design, schematics and interconnects Proficient in programming languages and scripts used in model and tool development (C, C++, Python) Demonstrate a strong technical aptitude for electrical 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. Must be willing to travel up to 15% of the time. Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Science, or related field. Level 1: Entry Level Level 2: Minimum 3 years of experience equivalent to a level 1 Level 3: Minimum 3 years of experience equivalent to a level 2 Level 4: Minimum 3 years of experience equivalent to a level 3 Knowledge and understanding of the importance of testing during all phases of the software development process Proficiency with computer operating systems, software and hardware with proven ability to debug complex systems and to conduct reviews, audits, and testing. Working knowledge of UNIX and UNIX-like Operating Systems(AIX, Linux)