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Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Des Moines, Washington
Type: Contract
Compensation: $43.00 - $55.00 per hour
Contractor Work Model: Onsite – 5 days onsite
POSITION OVERVIEW
System One is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the implementation of FAA National Airspace Systems across multiple FAA facilities nationwide. This individual will work closely with FAA engineers and project teams to support communications infrastructure upgrades, equipment installation, system integration, and engineering design activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of electronic engineering principles, communications systems, and field installation support within regulated infrastructure environments. Occasional travel or night/weekend work up to 20% may be required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct site surveys or review existing reports to assess rack space, cable routing, UPS/backup power requirements, and thermal loading for new equipment installations
- Provide engineering support including design development, SIP/IRD preparation, design updates, technical reviews, and coordination activities
- Design installation layouts for NEXCOM receivers, transmitters, APC gateway units, equipment racks, and related communications infrastructure
- Design copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cabling installations including power, grounding, bonding, and labeling requirements
- Support antenna and communications infrastructure work as identified and authorized
- Support equipment checkout, installation verification, Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI), exception clearing, and turnover activities
- Support de-installation, removal, and disposition of legacy equipment in accordance with FAA direction
- Update documentation including redline drawings, asset tracking, and project closeout activities
- Develop engineering packages in accordance with FAA orders, standards, and Technical Instructions for radar, automation, communication, and navigational systems
- Develop Risk Management, Transition, and Cutover Plans
- Provide technical oversight throughout the full project lifecycle
- Collaborate with FAA engineers regarding technical requirements, equipment costs, material lists, schedules, and reporting
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in electronics, communications, or infrastructure engineering
- Strong understanding of electronic engineering principles and concepts
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Familiarity with applicable engineering codes and standards
- Ability to travel nationwide and work on active construction sites in varying conditions
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Must be able to pass FAA background checks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience supporting FAA National Airspace Systems or aviation communications infrastructure
- Experience with NEXCOM equipment, APC gateway units, or related FAA systems
- Experience designing and installing copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cabling systems
- Experience supporting Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and equipment turnover activities
- Experience developing Risk Management, Transition, and Cutover Plans
- Prior experience supporting federal, aviation, transportation, or large infrastructure projects
- EIT/FE or PE certification preferred
- Experience with Bluebeam or similar markup software
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently within fast-paced project environments
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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