Electrical Engineer

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Alaskan Satellite Telecommunications Infrastructure (ASTI) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a full-time on-site position at the Anchorage ARTCC (ZAN) in Anchorage, AK.

ASTI is an FAA-owned satellite-based network that provides critical inter-facility telecommunications services for Air Traffic Control (ATC) across remote and hub facilities in Alaska.

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 Anchorage ARTCC (ZAN) in Anchorage, AK.

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.0 - 3 years of related work experience.

Required Skills

Solid foundation in circuit theory, power systems, grounding, and signal integrity.Skilled in interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.Structured troubleshooting methodology including root cause analysis and fault isolation.Understanding of system integration principles involving hardware, firmware, and software interaction.Experience with programming in Python.Ability to:

Work independently, as well as on a team, in an agile environment.Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.Write clear, structured technical documentation.Support field service calls and explain complex technical issues to non-technical personnel.Learn on the job/willing to self-teach.Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization for technical briefings, field support, and stakeholder coordination.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with industry safety standards and electrical best practices.Support for electrical engineering tasks in lab, field, and production environments.Participation in after-hours or mission-critical support when required.Working knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and UNIX-like operating systems (AIX, Linux).Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.Experience with networking protocols and technologies including TCP, UDP, DHCP, SNMP, and VoIP.Understanding the importance of testing throughout all phases of engineering and programming.Ability to merge and apply technical skills across multiple environments and tasks

Essential Daily Job Duties

Perform duties related to Electrical engineering, including evaluating electrical systems, equipment, and applications.Take and support field service calls.Provide real-time troubleshooting support to field technicians.Document incident findings and corrective actions.Support remote and on-site system diagnostics.Participate in after-hours or mission-critical support when required.Participate in system and hardware design, development, testing, and documentation creation or updates.

Work Environment

Standard flexible work schedule; nights and/or weekend when necessary.Travel is expected up to 25%; may vary year-to-year.Cubicle environment.