Senior Systems Engineer

at  Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech AMT is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer

Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support the FAA Distance measuring Equipment (DME) / VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR) / Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) (DVT) Sustainment Program
• Applies software, hardware, and standards knowledge in the analysis, specification, development, integration, and acquisition of systems for navigation services. Ensures these systems are compliant with FAA standards
• Support the development and maintenance and improvement of system engineering in the Navigation Services Directorate. Evaluate technical and operational requirements for systems and services in the NAS
• This individual plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the systems engineering principles and processes or scientific work in a project or performs work which involves conventional engineering or scientific practice
• Provide Technical and Programmatic support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the Navigation Technical Assistance Contract (NAVTAC)
• Assist the development and track progress on Acquisition Management System (AMS) required documentation and reports, such as:
• Functional Analysis
• Shortfall Analysis Report
• Concept of Operations (ConOps)
• Initial Investment Analysis Plan (IAP)
• Post Implementation Review (PIR) strategy
• Program Requirements Document (PRD)
• Implementation Strategy and Planning Document (ISPD)
• Execution Plans, Etc.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 10 years experience in system engineering in the aerospace industry. Two years of which must include specialized navigation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline. Master’s degree in a principle or related discipline may substitute for 2 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience with Ground Based Navigation systems; for example the VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), and Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN)

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
Tetra Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions

• Support the FAA Distance measuring Equipment (DME) / VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR) / Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) (DVT) Sustainment Program
• Applies software, hardware, and standards knowledge in the analysis, specification, development, integration, and acquisition of systems for navigation services. Ensures these systems are compliant with FAA standards
• Support the development and maintenance and improvement of system engineering in the Navigation Services Directorate. Evaluate technical and operational requirements for systems and services in the NAS
• This individual plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the systems engineering principles and processes or scientific work in a project or performs work which involves conventional engineering or scientific practice
• Provide Technical and Programmatic support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the Navigation Technical Assistance Contract (NAVTAC)
• Assist the development and track progress on Acquisition Management System (AMS) required documentation and reports, such as:
• Functional Analysis
• Shortfall Analysis Report
• Concept of Operations (ConOps)
• Initial Investment Analysis Plan (IAP)
• Post Implementation Review (PIR) strategy
• Program Requirements Document (PRD)
• Implementation Strategy and Planning Document (ISPD)
• Execution Plans, Etc