International Senior Systems/Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

 

 

This role is in the International Programmatic Analytic Support Section of the FAA's Office of Airspace Modernization. This team implements new international requirements from FAA programs coordinating with other Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) through ICAO and/or bilateral agreements resulting in access to regional networks.

 

Typical responsibilities and activities include:

• Design and evaluate primary and alternative telecommunications services and networks.
• Implementation of international network services with a focus on Quality of Service (QoS) and Zero Trust.
• Coordinate telecommunications services and network implementation and upgrades with international counterparts.
• Engineer and order mission-critical telecommunications services.
• Provide technical support and coordination in the troubleshooting and resolution of international voice and data outages.
• Provide technical support at FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), meetings.
• Preparation of technical briefings, working/information papers, test plans, and project status reports.
• Preparation and maintenance of project schedules and databases.
• Development and maintenance of international telecommunication diagrams and drawings with working knowledge of Visio.
• Formulate and communicate international project costing and budgets.
• Review and update International Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU), International Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Reimbursable Agreements (RA) and other international government documents.

You will also be responsible for analyzing stakeholder needs, defining system requirements, architecting system solutions, and managing technical trade-offs to optimize system performance, cost, and schedule. You will employ methodologies such as systems thinking, model-based engineering, and risk management to ensure system reliability, maintainability, and scalability throughout its lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, project managers, and customers, to translate user needs into system specifications, validate system functionality through testing and simulation, and oversee system deployment and integration. 

 

You serve as a primary contact for customers on assigned projects, leveraging knowledge of customer operations and business. As an employee, you are responsible for attracting, developing, engaging and retaining talent, encouraging innovation and collaborative problem-solving, and building a high-performing team. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a related field
• 18+ years of related work experience is required
  • Substitutions:
    • 21 years of related work experience with a Bachelors degree
    • 23 years of related work experience with an Associates degree
    • 25 years of work experience with a Highschool degree. 
• Willingness to travel in support of international meetings and network implementation.
• Possess strong multicultural interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of and experience with Cisco platforms, IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, VPN, MPLS, carrier ethernet, and VoIP)
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• U.S. citizen or Green Card Permanent resident (3+ years U.S. residency) 
• Ability to obtain FAA Suitability and FAA Public Trust.

Desired Qualifications:

 

• Proficiency in Spanish
• Previous experience with the FAA or ICAO

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 $127,100.00 - USD $198,575.00 /Yr.