Company Description
Crown, a recognized and growing service provider of unsurpassed research, engineering, implementation, and information solutions for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Crown is at the forefront in the FAA’s NextGen programs to replace the current radar-based air-traffic-control system with state of the art systems which operates using satellites, global positioning system, and advanced automation. Crown also supports leading edge research for NASA Aeronautics. Crown implements technology solutions for our customers. We design and develop cross-cutting enabling solutions and leverage information technology and people effectively in order to meet serious and complex challenges.
- Crown offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits start on the first day of employment along with generous PTO accrual and aggressive 401K employer match.
Crown was voted as "One of the VA region’s Top Workplaces in 2021."
Job Description
Crown is hiring an Electronic Engineer to join our team. This position is 20% travel and will be assigned to a geographical part of the United States, likely in conjunction with FAA regional boundaries.
The Engineer is responsible for:
- Managing radio installation projects from start to finish.
- All 5 project processes (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing).
- Working with complex telecommunication equipment and facilities and associated broadcasting equipment for air to ground communication.
- Familiarity with switching systems, copper telephone lines, coaxial cable and fiber links.
- Reviewing facility drawings & documents including structural building and plot plans, electrical, Telco and signal flow schematics.
- Providing cost estimates for projects and procuring all installation materials.
- Regular communication with all project stakeholders and managing any change requests.
- Delivering project plans and engineering design packages, risk mitigation, state and federal required work orders and permits.
- Coordinating regularly with the electronic installation team to make sure all requirements are being met and all required materials are on site.
- Working with the facility manger on closing out the project and making sure there are no exceptions to the scope agreement.
- Conducting the initial site survey to determine the current state and condition of each communication facility. This will be used to assess the type and amount of resources involved in the upgrading/construction process.
- Engineering installations at Federal facilities, which will ARTCC, ATCT, BUEC, RCAG, RCL, RCO, RTR, and Mobile Communication Vehicles.
- Acquisition of all project materials.
- Conducting pre-installation meetings.
- Communicating project status and corresponding variances to the project manager and financial analysts.
Engineering may include upgrading or replacement of the following:
- Radio equipment.
- Radio racks
- Telco equipment
- Antennas
- RF cables
- Grounding system
- Junction boxes
- Lightning protection system
- Towers
- Poles
- Platforms
- General facility construction
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- B.S. in mechanical or electrical engineering or 6 years’ experience in a related technical field. Equivalent military training may be considered.
- Willing to travel up to 20%
- Ability to climb antenna towers up to 100’
- Able to read and interpret schematics and blueprints
- Must be able to pass government background check
- Must possess credit card with good credit
- Must be a US citizen
- Must be able to interview and work in Ontario, California
- Must possess a valid, current divers license
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD ALSO HAVE
- At least 2 years of related experience delivering engineering implementation plans, engineering instructions, computer aided design drawings.
- Must have a thorough understanding in the use of manual and power tools, test equipment such as communication test set, multi-meter, ohmmeter, power meter, megometer, anritsu, etc.
- Experience working on FAA facilities
- Electrical troubleshooting experience
Rate Range: $35.00 - $57.00/hr on W2
Additional Information
Visit: www.crownci.com for additional information on our company.
As a government contractor, most of Crown’s positions require US Citizenship.
Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext. 3059.
Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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What We Do
Crown Consulting Inc. is shaping the future of air transportation with concept development, design and deployment of systems and aircraft. We bring more than three decades of experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, states and industry. Our science and research, programs and engineering, and integration and infrastructure service areas integrate industry-leading air mobility technology and planning support, engineering, information solutions and advanced analytics that enhance system performance and provide robust air mobility solutions for government and industry clients. For more information, visit www.crownci.com.
