Visual Weather Observation Systems Engineer
The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering, Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Visual Weather Observation Systems Engineer
The FAA Weather Camera Program (WCAM) includes hundreds of camera sites. This role is a project engineer in the Digital Modernization Sector, managing the installation of Visual Weather Observation Systems (VWOS) across Alaska and the Lower 48.
Duties and Responsibilities
Internal and external stakeholder engagement.
Identify exact VWOS/WCAM System locations to meet siting requirements.
Perform on-site surveys to identify potential locations. Be willing and able to climb towers up to 60 feet.
Coordinate with landowners and/or tower management companies to explain the installation requirements for new facilities and evaluate potential lessors.
Complete detailed site survey reports and site selection reports.
Create implementation cost estimates for implementation options.
Complete safety and environmental reviews, checklists and permitting.
Develop comprehensive and clear engineering transmittals showing the work to be performed.
Coordinate with other program personnel for project establishment, project costs/funding and real estate acquisition.
Oversee the entire project life cycle for the establishment of a new camera facility including coordination with installation technicians and conducting pre-installation and deployment meetings with the stakeholders. Liaise with government, vendors and others for problem resolution.
Complete post-installation documentation including summary sheet and as-built reports.
Report on project status updates and plans.
Able to travel up to 25% of the time.
Required Qualifications
4 years of experience in Systems Engineering.
Bachelor degree with 4 years relevant experience OR Masters with 2 years of relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience (8 or more years) will be considered/maybe accepted in lieu of a degree.
Have the ability OR skill to perform problem solving OR demonstrate system thinking.
Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
Ability to liaise with government, vendors, and other stakeholders for problem resolution.
Experience with monitoring systems. Alaska remote technical and engineering experience with Weather Camera OR similar systems.
Be willing and able to climb towers up to 60 feet.
Experience and willingness to travel to remote Alaska sites and work in rugged conditions any time of year. Also potential for traveling to Hawaii sites and Lower 48, and US Territories.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with no breaks).
Preferred Qualifications
Tower Climbing and Rescue Climbing Certifications highly desired.
Experience leading a team.
Project management experience.
Experience with FAA or aviation related programs.
The selected candidate will have highly developed presentation skills, self-motivated and proactive team player, excellent written and oral communication skills, and proficient using MS Office software.
Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $100,500 to $107,000. Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement benefits.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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The FAA Weather Camera Program (WCAM) includes hundreds of camera sites. This role is a project engineer in the Digital Modernization Sector, managing the installation of Visual Weather Observation Systems (VWOS) across Alaska and the Lower 48.
Duties and Responsibilities
Internal and external stakeholder engagement.
Identify exact VWOS/WCAM System locations to meet siting requirements.
Perform on-site surveys to identify potential locations. Be willing and able to climb towers up to 60 feet.
Coordinate with landowners and/or tower management companies to explain the installation requirements for new facilities and evaluate potential lessors.
Complete detailed site survey reports and site selection reports.
Create implementation cost estimates for implementation options.
Complete safety and environmental reviews, checklists and permitting.
Develop comprehensive and clear engineering transmittals showing the work to be performed.
Coordinate with other program personnel for project establishment, project costs/funding and real estate acquisition.
Oversee the entire project life cycle for the establishment of a new camera facility including coordination with installation technicians and conducting pre-installation and deployment meetings with the stakeholders. Liaise with government, vendors and others for problem resolution.
Complete post-installation documentation including summary sheet and as-built reports.
Report on project status updates and plans.
Able to travel up to 25% of the time.
Required Qualifications
4 years of experience in Systems Engineering.
Bachelor degree with 4 years relevant experience OR Masters with 2 years of relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience (8 or more years) will be considered/maybe accepted in lieu of a degree.
Have the ability OR skill to perform problem solving OR demonstrate system thinking.
Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
Ability to liaise with government, vendors, and other stakeholders for problem resolution.
Experience with monitoring systems. Alaska remote technical and engineering experience with Weather Camera OR similar systems.
Be willing and able to climb towers up to 60 feet.
Experience and willingness to travel to remote Alaska sites and work in rugged conditions any time of year. Also potential for traveling to Hawaii sites and Lower 48, and US Territories.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with no breaks).
Preferred Qualifications
Tower Climbing and Rescue Climbing Certifications highly desired.
Experience leading a team.
Project management experience.
Experience with FAA or aviation related programs.
The selected candidate will have highly developed presentation skills, self-motivated and proactive team player, excellent written and oral communication skills, and proficient using MS Office software.
Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $100,500 to $107,000. Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement benefits.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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