Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Job Description

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking a Telecommunications Project Engineer with technical expertise in enterprise network telecommunications systems and services to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at FAA facilities across the USA and its territories. The person filling this position will be part of a large FAA team responsible for the oversight, coordination, and planning for the migration of thousands of telecommunications circuits carrying critical FAA Air Traffic Control services from legacy infrastructure to new and modernized infrastructure, meeting the demands of the digital era.

• Assist FAA Telecommunications Managers and Subject Matter Experts in the activation and migration of critical FAA services to a new and modernized telecommunications infrastructure.
• Organizes, directs, and coordinates the budget, planning, and execution of all task support activities for large telecommunications improvement projects.
• Reviews all major systems enhancement project requests and coordinates schedules and related activities for large telecommunications projects.
• Prepares activity and progress reports regarding all system enhancements and support provided.
• Coordinates the gathering of user requirements and status updates.
• Develops task management plans, determines resource needs, and ensures technical performance of products/services are within cost and schedule.
• Assist in planning and requirements validation.
• Facilitates the installation of terrestrial, wireless, and satellite telecommunications systems including IP network interface devices, customer premise equipment (CPE), and antennas at FAA facilities and point of presence (POP) locations.
• Occasionally conduct on-site surveys and/or provide on-site assistance to resolve complex network issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with on-site coordinators, customers, and stakeholders.
• Work with FAA organizations to assist in meeting the overall mission of their organization.

Bachelor's degree and 16+ years of relevant work experience (can be waived).

• FAA / DoD experience in telecommunications infrastructure / campus environments preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications standards and terminology including LTE/4G/5G, VoIP, IP, Cloud, Carrier Ethernet, Pseudowire, and GPS network timing protocol.
• Experience delivering enterprise networking protocols, firewalls, edge protection, gateways, and fiber optics cabling and equipment.
• Experience and/or ability to manage and track large scale telecommunications projects and schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, facilitation, and project management skills, as well as highly professional written and oral communication skills and advanced analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and KSN/SharePoint.
• Strong attention to detail, well organized, and ability to self‑prioritize multiple activities.
• Ability to effectively initiate actions, collaborate with others, and drive action items to resolution.

Work location:

Current Residence

Work Hours:

Hybrid. Must be able to cover Central Time Zone core duty hours (8:00 am – 4:30 pm CST)

Travel: 20%

• Extended Computer Use:
  Regular and prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal.
• Mobility:
  Ability to move around the office environment to access computer hardware, networking equipment, and server rooms. Ability to climb stairs and get into tight spaces at large and remote Air Traffic Control facilities.
• Dexterity:
  Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform tasks requiring precision.
• Sitting/Standing:
  Both prolonged sitting and occasional standing may be required for troubleshooting and attending to system issues.
• Background check:
  Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

At LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, we are enhancing our nation’s critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a…