Computer Scientist

Job Description

ASRC Federal System Solutions supports the Federal Aviation Administration National Airspace System Engineering Support Services FAA NAS ESS contract. Join our growing team as a Computer Scientist in support of the FAA NAS ESS Weather Systems group.

Responsibilities:

• Computer Scientist will be responsible for Project Management, and will coordinate, schedule, and manage dedicated changes from beginning to end.
• Performing research, and maintenance of FAA and NWS weather system hardware and software systems.
• Originates, writes, tests, updates and documents, projects supporting weather system software.
• Plays a lead role in coordinating, drafting, reviewing, and editing technical reports/drawings for final approval and distribution.
• Develops plans and techniques, to address real-time and anticipated problems, such as integrating new products, and handling issues arising from code reviews.
• Provide support for Modernization and Enhancement of systems as requested by the Government.
• Performs market research, and evaluates needs for updating end-of-life hardware
• Identifies needs and drives development and implementation of major processes.
• Computer Scientist provides technical assistance and document trouble calls from the weather system products end users when needed.
• Provides support utilizing languages such as C, C++, and Python.
• Provides software developmental support for configuring weather system devices/hardware.

Requirements

• Proficientwith simulation tools used for analysis (Matlab, Simulink)
• Familiarity with HW system design, schematics and interconnects
• Proficient in programming languages and scripts used in model and tool development (such as C, C++, Python)
• Familiarity with Git software version control system
• Must demonstrate initiative with minimal oversight
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience authoring technical documentation and providing technical support
• Good written and spoken communication including developing technical documentation
• Proficiency with RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)
• Ability to pass an FAA background investigation (US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required)
• Must be local to the OKC area. Will need to have the ability to interface with hardware when needed.
• Must be willing to travel up to 15% of the time.

Education/Experience:

• Knowledge of testing and understanding its importance during all phases of the software development process.
• Proficiency with computer operating systems, software and hardware with proven ability to debug complex systems and to conduct reviews, audits, and testing.
• Working knowledge of UNIX and UNIX-like Operating Systems (such as AIX, Linux)

**COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Statement

The COVID-19 vaccination requirement in Executive Order 14042 and FAR 52.223-99 is currently not effective. But please note that if those or other related requirements become effective, positions will require successful candidates to obtain and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s). ASRC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.