Entry Level Airspace Management Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ASRC Federal Advanced Research supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Airspace System (NAS) (SLES) contract.

We are seeking a highly motivated Software/Computer Engineer to support the Weather Systems Group. This role contributes to the design, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical aviation weather systems supporting real-time operations across the NAS.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software supporting weather system applications and fielded devices
• Implement enhancements, bug fixes, and new capabilities across system components
• Develop scripts and tools using C, C++, and Python for automation, analysis, and system configuration
• Provide technical support to field technicians, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams by responding to trouble reports, support requests, and operational issues involving ASOS systems and associated configuration-controlled products.
• Participate in code reviews, integration testing, and configuration management processes
• Support full software lifecycle including requirements, development, testing, and deployment

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/wireless) supporting weather systems
• Configure and manage routers, switches, and network segmentation (VLANs, ACLs, VPNs)
• Troubleshoot network performance and connectivity issues using diagnostic tools
• Perform capacity planning and scalability assessments for distributed systems
• Support secure communications and network hardening efforts

• Support integration of hardware and software systems in lab and field environments
• Troubleshoot system-level issues across software, networking, and hardware components
• Handle and document trouble calls from operational users and field sites
• Conduct system testing, validation, and verification activities
• Evaluate and recommend upgrades for end-of-life hardware and system modernization

• Coordinate and manage engineering changes from concept through deployment
• Develop technical documentation, reports, and engineering artifacts for field use
• Lead or contribute to process improvements and engineering best practices
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, engineers, and field technicians

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.

• Familiarity with VLANs, VPNs, NAT, ACLs, and network segmentation
• Knowledge of network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Strong understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP comms, subnetting, routing, and switching
• Familiarity with HW system design, schematics and interconnects
• Understanding of serial communication protocols such as RS-232
• Proficient in programming languages and scripts used in model and tool development (C, C++, Python)
• Experience with use of source control such as Git.
• 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 or willing to relocate.  Will need to have the ability to interface with hardware when needed.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer 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