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ASRC Federal · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. The Electrical Engineer will support the FAA’s Radar System Replacement program, focusing on evaluating, designing, integrating, and supporting electrical systems for new radar installations across FAA facilities.

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Responsibilities

Support the development of electrical system designs, power distribution assessments, grounding/bonding requirements, and electrical integration plans for radar installations across FAA facilities

Assist in preparing electrical diagrams, panel schedules, single-line drawings, and installation requirements in accordance with FAA standards, including FAA-G-2100J and FAA-STD-019G

Contribute to system and facility design packages, including wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and power system interfaces

Participate in site surveys to evaluate facility power availability, grounding systems, electrical infrastructure conditions, and required modifications for RSR deployment

Assess demarcation points for power, grounding, and AC/DC distribution in accordance with PWS requirements

Document electrical findings and develop inputs for Site Survey Reports (SSR) and Site-Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP)

Ensure electrical designs align with FAA engineering standards and site-specific requirements, including FAA-STD-019G (Lightning, Surge Protection, Grounding, Bonding, Shielding) and FAA-C-1217H (Electrical Work, Premises Wiring)

Support integration of new radar equipment with legacy facility power systems, grounding networks, and electrical distribution panels

Assist with electrical assessments to confirm system readiness and integration feasibility

Provide electrical engineering support during system installation, including oversight of wiring, cable routing, panel connections, grounding, surge protection, and equipment power-up

Coordinate with technicians and OEM representatives to resolve electrical integration issues, field discrepancies, and installation challenges

Support documentation of as-built electrical configurations and redline updates to facility drawings

Lead development of detailed system and facility design packages including floorplans, rack elevations, wiring diagrams, power distribution, and communication interface requirements

Translate FAA operational needs into optimized design configurations and site-specific implementation strategies

Ensure all engineering documentation adheres to FAA standards and RSR data management requirements

Assist with electrical portions of Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures, including power verification, grounding continuity, surge protection validation, and electrical interface testing

Support system optimization activities to ensure electrical performance and system reliability meet FAA operational requirements

Participate in discrepancy resolution, regression testing, and corrective action support

Prepare engineering documentation including diagrams, reports, field notes, and technical inputs for PMRs, SSRs, SSIPs, SAT procedures, and optimization reports

Coordinate electrical engineering efforts with the System Engineer Lead, GOSR representatives, OEM teams, and other FAA stakeholders

Ensure all electrical engineering work adheres to program configuration management and data management processes

Qualification

Electrical engineeringElectrical system designPower distributionFAA radar systemsCommunication network infrastructuresProfessional certificationsTechnical documentationField engineering experienceCommunication skillsCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in electrical engineering (mechanical or systems engineering considered with relevant experience)

3+ years of engineering experience supporting electrical system design, field engineering, power systems, or facility electrical infrastructure

Experience interpreting or developing electrical diagrams, panel schedules, grounding plans, and cable routing drawings

Working knowledge of power distribution, AC/DC systems, grounding/bonding, electrical safety practices, and equipment installation standards

Ability to support field surveys and on-site implementation activities at FAA facilities

Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation and interact with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Ability to pass an FAA background investigation (US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required)

Preferred

Experience with FAA radar systems (ASR-8, ASR-9, ASR-11)

Experience with FAA engineering standards (FAA-STD-002H, FAA-STD-019G, FAA-G-2100J)

Prior experience supporting FAA infrastructure improvements

Experience with communication network infrastructures, such as fiber, copper, routing/switching paths, and establishing or modifying communication links to support system integration

Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, or relevant radar/telecom certifications

Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams on large-scale deployment or installation programs