Principal Engineer / Aviation Specialist - Multiple Levels
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For over 25 years, Noblis has provided specialized engineering, acquisition, and program management services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), playing a key role in the acquisition and implementation of mission-critical systems and capabilities across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the Office of NextGen (ANG). We are seeking passionate and committed professionals ready to contribute their expertise towards advancing the National Airspace System (NAS) in alignment with the FAA's forward-looking vision for aviation. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that streamline the acquisition and deployment of next-generation air traffic management and surveillance systems, improve infrastructure at airports and in the airspace, and support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems and commercial space ventures. Your work will directly influence the FAA's ability to adapt to future growth and technological shifts, ensuring the aerospace system remains the safest and most efficient worldwide.
Come and be a part of our dynamic team, where your contributions will not only advance the aviation industry but also contribute to a safer, more sustainable future in air travel. Apply now and take flight towards a rewarding career that promises growth, innovation, and collaboration at the forefront of aviation technology.
Description
Noblis is seeking Principal Engineers / Aviation Specialists to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Services directorates within the Program Management Organization (PMO). Employees will perform complex tasks related to defining and proposing performance requirements, design, and optimization of systems and services supporting air traffic management and operations. Employees will also provide senior level technical or supervisory leadership for Contractor employees in areas supported.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Educational and Experience Requirements
Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation.
Senior-level
Mid-level
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us
Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Explanation
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis' total compensation package for employees.
Posted Salary Range
USD $120,100.00 - USD $249,375.00 /Yr.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
For over 25 years, Noblis has provided specialized engineering, acquisition, and program management services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), playing a key role in the acquisition and implementation of mission-critical systems and capabilities across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the Office of NextGen (ANG). We are seeking passionate and committed professionals ready to contribute their expertise towards advancing the National Airspace System (NAS) in alignment with the FAA's forward-looking vision for aviation. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that streamline the acquisition and deployment of next-generation air traffic management and surveillance systems, improve infrastructure at airports and in the airspace, and support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems and commercial space ventures. Your work will directly influence the FAA's ability to adapt to future growth and technological shifts, ensuring the aerospace system remains the safest and most efficient worldwide.
Come and be a part of our dynamic team, where your contributions will not only advance the aviation industry but also contribute to a safer, more sustainable future in air travel. Apply now and take flight towards a rewarding career that promises growth, innovation, and collaboration at the forefront of aviation technology.
Description
Noblis is seeking Principal Engineers / Aviation Specialists to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Services directorates within the Program Management Organization (PMO). Employees will perform complex tasks related to defining and proposing performance requirements, design, and optimization of systems and services supporting air traffic management and operations. Employees will also provide senior level technical or supervisory leadership for Contractor employees in areas supported.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Senior Advisor, providing technical or domain knowledge of the FAA or Federal government.
- Apply expertise in FAA processes, specialized applications, diverse operational environments, and geo-political contexts.
- Lead and manage complex projects related to the design, development, and implementation of air traffic management systems and surveillance technologies.
- Provide expert technical guidance and strategic direction for the transition from current Air Traffic Control (ATC) capabilities to NextGen capabilities.
- Conduct system-wide reviews and analyses of all aspects of the National Airspace System (NAS) development life cycle, focusing on ATC automation, communications, navigation, and surveillance elements.
- Develop and validate technical standards, surveillance-automation interfaces, and aircraft separation standards.
- Formulate and implement system safety and risk management plans, and establish system configuration baselines.
- Lead the development of enterprise architecture products, functional and performance system specifications, and concepts of system operation.
- Create and maintain requirements traceability matrices, functional decomposition matrices/trees, and interface documents (IRD/ICD).
- Oversee the allocation of requirements among developmental systems, subsystems, modules, and commercial components.
- Design, develop, prepare, and review management and technical reports and presentations within the specialist's area of expertise.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
- Experience in aviation, systems engineering, or a related discipline, preferably within the federal sector.
- Extensive experience with ATC systems, including automation, communications, navigation, and surveillance elements.
- Strong background in developing and validating technical standards and system safety plans.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead complex projects.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Educational and Experience Requirements
Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation.
Senior-level
- Minimum of 20 years' experience with bachelor's degree in any field though technical degree strongly preferred.
- Master's degree in any field (e.g. MS, MA, MBA) may be substituted for three years of experience.
- PhD may be substituted for an additional three years of experience.
- Compensation Ranges - D.C. and NJ: $145,100 - $249,375
Mid-level
- Minimum of 10 years' experience with bachelor's degree in any field though technical degree strongly preferred.
- Master's degree in any field (e.g. MS, MA, MBA) may be substituted for three years of experience.
- PhD may be substituted for an additional three years of experience.
- Compensation Ranges - D.C. and NJ: $120,100 - $187,675
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of FAA's Acquisition Management System processes and products.
- Knowledge of NAS Enterprise Architecture.
- Applied experience using System Architect, DOORS, CORE, and Cameo.
- Experience in integrating new systems into the National Airspace System (NAS).
- Demonstrated technical leadership in FAA's NAS modernization programs.
- Model Based System Engineering/Digital Engineering.
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us
Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Explanation
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis' total compensation package for employees.
Posted Salary Range
USD $120,100.00 - USD $249,375.00 /Yr.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
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