General Engineer

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Mission Support Services (AJV), Strategy Directorate AJV-S). Mission Support Services supports the FAA by providing innovative, strategic direction for infrastructure and airspace design and ensuring policies and procedures are executed effectively. Duties at the I band: This position resides in the Air Traffic Organization, Mission Support Services, Strategy Directorate. A general engineer applies experience with and comprehensive knowledge of engineering disciplines to drive the integration of new technologies into the NAS. The candidate will provide leadership for highly complex and challenging projects, programs, and other work activities under the minimal direction of the manager. The candidate serves as a General Engineer and is responsible for applying comprehensive knowledge, practices, principles, theories, and techniques in dealing with system engineering analysis of emerging technologies and their use of airspace and development of operational strategies. Duties at the J band: This position calls for a proactive engineer to drive the modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through innovative engineering technologies. The role involves leading complex operational research and requirements formulation to ensure air traffic needs are proactively addressed. Utilizing analytical expertise, the engineer will conduct comprehensive studies to identify service gaps and operational vulnerabilities, informing frameworks of operational integration and driving strategic decisions. Advanced knowledge in program management is essential for optimizing resources and developing cost-effective solutions. Responsibilities include conducting multifaceted engineering studies, such as feasibility, life-cycle costing, vulnerability studies, and risk analysis. The role is critical in establishing operational requirements, facilitating discussion amongst multiple stakeholders, and developing strategies for the integration of NAS systems and facilities, ensuring seamless and efficient operations. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management. Develop plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to solve problems. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex technical problems related to engineering projects, using advanced engineering principles and techniques. Oversee successful planning and execution of highly complex and challenging system software and hardware engineering projects to define system requirements, conduct alternatives analyses, and develop program business cases. Monitors and controls project budgets and expectations. Traces engineering and technical specification back to the user's system requirements, and system requirements using software architecture for monitoring the development and management of requirements ensuring alignment with system functionality and are traceable. Evaluates the performance of engineering systems and develop improvements that are recommended strategically by your team. Conducts extensive research to develop new and improved engineering solutions and practices to be integrated into the existing group/team structures. Uses advanced automated tools and financial systems, such as macros, pivot tables, advanced filtering, etc. to create graphics and charts for inclusion in presentations to senior officials. Monitors and conducts special projects, studies and initiatives, performing quantitative and qualitative analyses. Works with senior management and executives to solve problems. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex technical problems related to engineering projects, using advanced engineering principles and techniques. Possesses a strong understanding of labor organizations when making decisions on solving problems. The incumbent will ensure that the vision-level concepts planning are aligned with the National Airspace modernization objectives. You will utilize your in-depth understanding of the lifecycle management process and its phases, guiding the team through all decision points, from corporate mission analysis to in-service management.