Data Engineer

​​ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR)​ is seeking a ​Data Engineer​ to join our ​Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)​ team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a ​full-time​ ​on-site​ position at the ​Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC)​ in ​Oklahoma City, OK​.

​​WAAS is a satellite navigation aid developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to augment the Global Positioning System (GPS), with the goal of improving its accuracy, integrity, and availability. ​

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

Be a US Citizen.
Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport.

Relocation Requirement

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to the ​Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC)​ in ​Oklahoma City, OK​.

Education & Experience Requirement

All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate at the time of application.

A ​Bachelors (ABET)​ degree in ​Engineering or related IT field, such as Physics, Aerospace, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics.​
Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is ​desired​.
3 - 6​ years of related work experience.

Required Skills

Knowledge/proficiency in:

Software design and implementation techniques using Python, MATLAB, Tableau and C.
Computer operating systems, software, and hardware with proven ability to debug complex systems and conduct reviews, audits, and testing.

Understanding of the importance of testing during all phases of the software development process.
Ability to:

Work independently, as well as on a team, in an agile environment.
Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
Learn on the job/willing to self-teach.
Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization.

Preferred Skills

​​Knowledge in:

Kalman filtering.
UNIX and UNIX-like operating systems such as AIX and Linux​.

Essential Daily Job Duties

​​Research, design, develop, test, evaluate, and maintain software and computer hardware systems in an integrated manner.
Adhere to configuration management requirements and implement changes as needed.​

Work Environment

Standard flexible work schedule.
Travel is ​< 10%​.
Cubicle environment.