Field implementation engineer

Responsibilities

This program supports the modernization of FAA facilities and air traffic control systems nationwide. Due to the scope and continued expansion of the effort, there is a strong demand for professional field-based engineers to provide engineering leadership for on-site assessments, system integration planning, and implementation of complex air traffic control systems at operational facilities, including at airports, field sites, and laboratory environments.

Position Summary

This is an end-to-end role where you will lead the installation process, from design reviews, implementation requirements development, and site surveys to system commissioning. As a primary point of contact for all site activities, you will manage the site-specific implementation, working closely with internal project teams and external stakeholders to ensure a successful deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead the site-specific stakeholder team, ensuring alignment across all parties.
• Act as a point of contact for all program activities at the designated site.
• Develop and manage the site implementation schedule to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide program-level status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead and coordinate Pre-Site Surveys, ensuring requirements are identified and documented.
• Lead and manage on-site surveys, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors.
• Oversee hardware installation activities, ensuring proper setup and configuration of equipment.
• Supervise software installation to ensure correct configuration per TFDM system requirements.
• Oversee Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
• Complete Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI) to validate installation quality.
• Facilitate and document cab design activities and layout.
• Ensure successful installation of cab hardware and oversee related activities.
• Facilitate Initial Operating Capability (IOC), ensuring system is operational and ready.
• Conduct Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) to ensure system readiness.
• Lead and conduct Operational Readiness Declarations (ORDs) to certify the site for full operational use.
• Ensure that program schedules and milestones are met, proactively managing risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and resolution of issues.
• Provide regular project updates and progress reports to leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working around live radio operational systems and radar or safety-critical infrastructure
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and system integration best practices
• Experience leading or providing engineering oversight for site assessments, installations, or system cutovers
• Familiarity with networking, power, grounding, and infrastructure standards in mission-critical environments
• Experience supporting system integration testing, site acceptance testing, or operational readiness activities
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to field teams and integration personnel
• Ability to travel up to 25% (can be increased based on candidate desire or availability)
• U.S. citizen or Green Card Permanent resident (3+ U.S. residency)
• Ability to obtain suitability/FAA Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with Bachelor’s degree in any engineering field.
• Five years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree.
• Equivalent aviation data analyst experience in the U.S. Military or international control environment is acceptable.
• Master's Degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience.
• PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience

Substitutions:

Desired Qualifications

• Preference for experience supporting FAA, NAS, air traffic control, radar, or aviation-related systems
• Experience with air traffic control or other mission-critical operational systems including radio.
• Background in computer systems, electronics, or telecommunications
• Experience with rack-based systems, labs, or data-center environments
• Ability to support engineering teams through site surveys, pre-installation, and cutover activities
• Experience with system integration testing, site acceptance testing, and troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and network interfaces
• Familiarity with configuration management, change control, and working in safety-critical or regulated environments

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.