Provides electronics engineering support for assigned National Airspace Systems (NAS). He/she provides resolution to problems related to the introduction of new systems into the NAS through problems associated with continued operation of commissioned facilities; but frequently refers difficult problems and work issues to a manager, program/project manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer when guidelines are not available or applicable.
Applies experience and detailed knowledge of electronic circuits, circuit elements, equipment, systems and electrical information such as communications, navigation, sensing, control and measurements, as it relates to the principles, techniques and practices of electronics engineering, to plan and accomplish assignments involving hardware/firmware/software problems such as modification and modernization to improve the reliability, maintainability, and safety of assigned NAS systems/equipment and facilities.
Follows established NASE processes and supervisory instructions for maintaining systems hardware, firmware, and software and facilities throughout the NAS and tests and recommends changes to national systems baseline configurations. Performs a mixture of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a sub-team manager, program manager, project lead, or more experienced engineer in the identifying and analyzing problems or system malfunctions and supporting the development and implementation of solutions.
As a contributing team member, he/she monitors performance and reliability of systems, analyzes performance and fault information from field facilities to identify causes of system failures and recommends system adjustments or enhancements. Assists in diagnosing and correcting system problems and/or failures. Work involves analyzing user requirements, monitoring systems to correct and prevent problems for optimal performance, and providing customer support for operational NAS systems. Identifies and recommending needs for functional improvements or system enhancements using statistical and empirical information. Uses prescribed guidelines to complete necessary user and technical documentation to support maintenance processes. Follows established change management practices to coordinate changes with affected stakeholders. Results of the work enable user organizations to accomplish mission requirements in the most efficient manner possible.
Assists senior engineers in the development of project plans, budgets, and schedules, identifying resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities and providing progress reports. For small projects, he/she utilizes project management to ensure that each project has a project plan and a budget that is aligned and tracked with the team's budget and goals. Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to perform tasks, complete small projects, and integrate and coordinate work with users and related functions, resolving most routine engineering issues that arise.
Work is reviewed periodically during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and technical compliance with the requirements of the project or other work activity.
Starting at $80,481 Per Year (FV H)
