Implementation / Test Engineer (Multiple Levels) - TRAVEL

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking Test / Implementation Engineers to join our team, providing professional services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role supports the Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Systems directorates within the FAA's Program Management Organization. The Implementation / Test Engineer will apply an interdisciplinary engineering approach for test and implementation of hardware, software, data, network, or security solutions and system components that support the National Airspace System (NAS). 

 

Implementation / Test Engineers will support a variety of programmatic and functional elements across automation, communications, navigation, and surveillance portfolios in sustainment or as they progress through the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) lifecycle.

 

Responsibilities

• Define and execute test and implementation procedures, troubleshoot issues, investigate problems, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Assist in the development of specifications, implementation strategies, and test documentation for engineering systems and equipment.
• Support concept development, trade-off studies, and system design, including subsystem-level design of electronic or mechanical devices.
• Devise and execute tests to evaluate, debug, and verify system equipment and components for conformance to specifications.
• Develop and adhere to the Implementation Strategy and Planning Document (ISPD) and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Conduct Post Implementation Reviews (PIR) following system deployment, generating reports on performance and any exceptions.
• Use modeling and simulation tools to evaluate test results and improve system performance.
• Develop/execute test procedures and documenting Program Trouble Reports (PTRs) for system failures, anomalies, and requirement violations
• Set up and configure test environments including server, network, and storage configuration to test a given specification or interface requirements document
• Specific focal areas of support may include but are not limited to:
  • Network Support: Analyze and optimize network architecture and performance; install and configure network devices such as bridges, routers, switches, and gateways to ensure optimal performance and connectivity.
  • Software Support: Assist in the development and implementation of software systems, participate in the full software development lifecycle, and perform requirements analysis and integration testing.
  • Data Management Support: Provide assistance in enterprise data management, including data standardization, metadata management, and compliance with national and international standards.
  • Cybersecurity Support: Analyze information systems data, develop security documentation, and coordinate information systems security testing efforts.
• Travel to sites for 50-75% nationally.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing and testing complex hardware, software, network, or data systems.
• Strong understanding of system design, development, and testing processes, including experience with the ISPD and TEMP.
• Familiarity with network architecture optimization, including the configuration of network devices (e.g., routers, switches, gateways).
• Familiarity with software development and testing, including requirements analysis, system integration, and debugging.
• Familiarity with data management, including metadata management, data standardization, and data architecture.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, security testing, and documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years  

• Travel will vary per project. Must be able to travel as required by the project.

• Ability to travel for 50-75% nationally.

 

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 15 years with Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, to include but not limited to: system, aviation, aeronautical, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, environmental, computer (to include computer science),industrial, etc. is required.

Substitutions: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a non-engineering field and 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
• Associate and an additional 6 years or experience or High school and an additional 9 years of experience. 
• Master’s degree in any field (e.g. MS, MA, MBA) may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience.
• PhD in any field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 7 years’ experience.
• Compensation Ranges: $103,950 - $218,475

 

Mid-level

• Minimum of 10 years with Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, to include but not limited to: system, aviation, aeronautical, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, environmental, computer (to include computer science),industrial, etc. is required.

Substitutions: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a non-engineering field and 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
• Associate and an additional 6 years or experience or High school and an additional 9 years of experience. 
• Master’s degree in any field (e.g. MS, MA, MBA) may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience.
• PhD in any field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 7 years’ experience.
• Compensation Ranges: $85,950 - $149,200

 

Junior-level

• Minimum of 2 years with Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, to include but not limited to: system, aviation, aeronautical, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, environmental, computer (to include computer science),industrial, etc. is required.

Substitutions: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a non-engineering field and 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
• Associate and an additional 6 years or experience or High school and an additional 9 years of experience. 
• Master’s degree in any field (e.g. MS, MA, MBA) may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience.
• PhD in any field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 7 years’ experience.
• Compensation Ranges: $53,280 - $123,300

 

 

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated FAA and/or Aviation and Aerospace experience.
• Design and implementation of test automation using products such as Jenkins, Selenium, JUnit, and Ansible.
• Customer-service and goal oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.
• FAA experience and knowledge of the FAA’s Systems Engineering Manual (SEM) highly desired.
• Providing current support to FAA ATEPS II (air traffic engineering program support) 
• FAA Experience within the past 12 months 
• Current FAA suitability  

 

Additional Information:

Locations may vary depending on location of the project.  Some primary on-site locations include: Washington D.C., Egg Harbor NJ, and Oklahoma City OK.

 

Possibility of some roles allowing for remote/hybrid employment.

 

All roles require U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years

 

**All roles are contingent on position availability, customer funding, and customer approval.**

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

 

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

 

Why Work at Noblis

 

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

 

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

 

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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 us.

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Total Rewards

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.

 

Compensation 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, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $53,280.00 - USD $218,475.00 /Yr.

Nonprofit science, technology, and strategy firm supporting government missions.