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Crown Innovations, Inc. · 1 day ago

Air Traffic Control Radar System Test Engineering

80% travel, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

Crown Innovations, Inc. is seeking Air Traffic Control Radar Engineers and Technicians with expertise in digital Primary Airport Surveillance Radar Systems. The role involves system analysis and optimization of ATC Radar Systems for integration into the National Airspace System (NAS), requiring significant travel and collaboration with FAA personnel.

Air TransportationGovernmentService Industry

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Test Engineer (TE) oversees the integration and testing of radar systems at the site, ensuring compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards

The Non-Cooperative System Radar (Primary) and Cooperative System Radar (Secondary) systems will be optimized to meet Air Traffic coverage requirements whereby an optimization report that identifies all site adaptable parameters and their optimized values will be provided that performs analysis of the system performance coverage for all air traffic requirements

The Site TE lead will coordinate all phases of the implementation of the RSR with the designated FAA site and facility personnel during the optimization to minimize the impact on day-to-day operations at the designated site

Interpret radar data to identify potential threats or operational issues and ensures radar systems function properly and accurately. Evaluate target accuracy for both fixed and moving targets is critical for ensuring safe separation and operational efficiency often using Flight Check aircraft or other targets of opportunity, to verify both video and fixed map accuracy

The Site TE will conduct a Site Acceptance Test (SAT) that includes an end-to-end solution verification test to validate the RSR installation, operation and performance

At the completion of optimization, the site optimization TE will provide a COTS System Optimization Manual to familiarize FAA support personnel with adaptable parameters and their uses and limitations to affect systems performance after installation of the new service along with any Red-Lined Drawing prepared

Optimization and equipment training will be provided to familiarize each TE assigned to support the integration of the new radar systems into the NAS

Qualification

Radar system designRadar signal processingDigital circuitsAnalog circuitsMicroprocessorsAntenna performanceDiagnostic toolsRadar network integrationOscilloscopesNetwork analyzersPower metersSignal generatorsTroubleshootingFacility drawings analysis

Required

A background in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related field, typically supported by an BSEE or MSEE degree, is required, along with experience in radar system design, testing, and integration is a plus

For Mid-Level Systems Engineer, a minimum of 6 years of experience in radar signal processing, digital and analog circuits, microprocessors, antenna performance for the primary and secondary radar systems, and possess the ability to use diagnostic tools and software

For Senior-Level Systems Engineer, a minimum of 12 years of experience in radar signal processing, digital and analog circuits, microprocessors, antenna performance for the primary and secondary radar systems, and possess the ability to use diagnostic tools and software

Knowledge of electronics, radar systems, networking, and troubleshooting is essential, often gained through formal education or specialized technical training

Site TE should be knowledgeable with Radar network integration that involves connecting radar systems to other devices or networks for enhanced functionality, data sharing, and coordinated operations in which radar systems can be integrated with other IP devices for security and automation

Proficiency with tools such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters and signal generators is crucial for system optimization and maintenance

Ability to analyze facility drawings for accuracy and provide red-line changes where appropriate

Must be a US Citizen and obtain a Public Trust