Field Implementation Engineers
Responsibilities
Build and lead the site‑specific stakeholder team, ensuring alignment across all parties.
Act as the single point of contact for all program activities at the designated site.
Develop and manage the TFDM 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 TFDM Initial Operating Capability (IOC), ensuring system is operational and ready.
Conduct Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) to ensure system readiness.
Lead and conduct Operational Readiness Declaration (ORD) 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 supporting FAA, NAS, air traffic control, radar, or aviation‑related systems
Experience working around live operational systems, including 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
Active or eligible security clearance, if required by program or contract
Basic Qualifications
Experience working with hardware, cabling, and networking equipment in field environments
Experience inspecting, inventorying, and documenting technical equipment
Ability to verify power, grounding, and physical connectivity requirements
Familiarity with data center‑style or operational facility environments
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical documentation
Experience with hardware and software system configuration
Ability to perform system checkout, troubleshooting, and validation activities
Understanding of system integration concepts, interfaces, and dependencies
Ability to follow and implement engineering specifications and procedures
Willingness and ability to travel to operational sites (50‑75% Travel)
Desired Qualifications
Experience with air traffic control or other mission‑critical operational systems
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
Educational and Experience Requirements
Senior‑level – Minimum of 15 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree in any engineering field. Substitutions: High‑school and an additional 9 years of experience. Associate and an additional 6 years of experience. Master’s degree 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. Compensation Range: $103,950 - $218,475.
Mid‑level – Minimum of 10 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree in any engineering field. Substitutions: High‑school and an additional 9 years of experience. Associate and an additional 6 years of experience. Master’s degree 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. Compensation Range: $85,950 - $149,200.
Junior‑level – Minimum of 2 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. Substitutions: High school and an additional 9 (11 years total) years of experience. Associate and an additional 6 years (8 years total) of experience. A Bachelors Degree in any field and 5 years of experience. Master’s degree 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. Compensation Range: $53,280 - $123,300.
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs
Employee awards for exceptional performance and service standards
Eligibility for full‑time and part‑time employees (minimum 20 hours a week) for benefit programs
Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.
Posted Salary Range
USD $53,280.00 - USD $218,475.00 per year
Equal Opportunity
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. EEO is the Law | Right to Work | E-Verify.
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