Remote Systems Integration Engineer (SME)

Quick Facts

• Role: Remote Systems Integration Engineer (SME)

• Location: Remote work permitted; must reside within the United States

• Travel: Up to 90% for deployments (CONUS; potentially OCONUS)

Description

Support FAA National Airspace System (NAS) upgrades for the BNATCS contract. You will examine FAA facilities, plan preparation for new equipment, and install/oversee hardware and software deployments, then validate installation through checkout, functionality testing, and acceptance activities.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze site survey data and develop Site Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP) including technical baselines, equipment layouts, cabling, risk plans, and required documentation

• Track tasks and milestone status across multiple sites; coordinate activities and communicate risks

• Collaborate with vendors and the FAA for end-to-end site completion

• Discuss equipment placement with facilities as required

• Perform Operational Risk Management (ORM) as directed; coordinate ORM plans with vendors

• Provide on-site engineering and installation support

• Perform site hardware installation, installation checkout, and site software installations per FAA policies/standards/orders and applicable codes/regulations

• Conduct site functionality tests, including network and interface connectivity as defined by the FAA

• Conduct configuration management (switch configurations, swap, local position set-ups, software versions)

• Conduct Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI)

• Support disposition of property

• Comply with FAA facility requirements (security, workspace availability) and manage site staff relationships professionally

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

• Education + experience: Bachelor’s (12 years) OR Master’s (10 years) OR Associate’s (14 years) OR HS diploma/equivalent (16 years)

• 7 years of hardware and software deployment/installation experience

• Redhat Linux experience

• Knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards (single-mode, multi-mode, CAT6)

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Travel at least 90% for CONUS and potentially OCONUS deployments

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs

• Ability to work in confined spaces (server closets, raised floors)

• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision

• Life insurance and Health Savings Account

• Short/long term disability and EAP

• Parental leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

• Target salary range: $135,000 - $216,000