Lead Deployment Engineer

Job Description: Provide technical leadership and deployment support for FAA modernization initiatives, including the nationwide deployment, installation, integration, and operational transition of Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR) systems and associated infrastructure across the National Airspace System (NAS). The Lead Deployment Engineer will serve as an Installation Team Lead responsible for managing field deployment activities, coordinating installation teams, and ensuring successful implementation of FAA automation systems in operational environments.

Travel

• Significant travel required throughout the United States in support of FAA installations, testing, operational cutovers, and deployment activities
• Travel estimated at 50%-75%

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage installation and deployment activities for FAA TAMR/STARS systems and subsystems at FAA facilities nationwide
• Serve as the Installation Team Lead responsible for overseeing field personnel, coordinating deployment schedules, and managing system implementation activities
• Support deployment, installation, configuration, integration, and testing of TAMR-related hardware, software, networking, and automation equipment
• Coordinate all phases of site implementation activities, including site surveys, readiness assessments, deployment planning, installation, checkout, cutover, and transition support
• Support TAMR equipment installation and modernization efforts across the United States
• Coordinate closely with FAA Program Offices, Engineering Services, Technical Operations (TechOps), Logistics, and local facility stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with FAA Installation & Checkout (I&C) procedures, Site Implementation Documents (SIDs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Required Installation Drawings (RIDs), and Configuration Management (CM) processes
• Lead on-site system verification, validation, troubleshooting, and operational checkout activities
• Support engineering-driven system modifications, upgrades, patches, and configuration updates
• Manage and document site-specific implementation plans, deployment records, installation logs, configuration updates, and status reporting
• Coordinate deployment timelines, site readiness activities, operational impacts, and contingency planning during system cutovers
• Participate in technical coordination meetings (TCMs), engineering reviews, and deployment planning sessions
• Support evaluation and resolution of technical issues, risks, schedule impacts, and operational concerns during deployments
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to deployment technicians and junior engineering staff
• Interpret engineering drawings, rack elevation diagrams, power/load requirements, cabling schematics, and technical installation documentation
• Ensure deployment activities align with FAA safety, security, operational, and airspace impact standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FAA deployment, logistics, engineering, and training stakeholders to ensure successful operational implementation

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Extensive experience supporting large-scale system deployments, installations, integration, and technical field operations
• Experience serving in a deployment, installation, field engineering, or technical implementation leadership role
• Experience managing deployment teams and coordinating multi-site installation activities
• Strong experience with automation equipment deployment and operational system integration
• TAMR/STARS program experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of FAA deployment processes, Engineering Services coordination, and operational NAS environments
• Knowledge of FAA Site Implementation Documents (SIDs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and Installation & Checkout (I&C) procedures
• Experience with system integration, hardware installation, network troubleshooting, software configuration, and system verification/testing
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues with minimal supervision
• Strong leadership, organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate site meetings, manage deployment timelines, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working with Program Managers, Engineering Services, FAA stakeholders, and technical SMEs
• Ability to work independently in dynamic field environments with strong attention to detail
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval processes

Education

• Master of Science degree in an engineering, mathematics, computer science or related discipline with over 10 years of related experience
• Substitutions:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering, mathematics, computer science or related discipline with at least 15 years of ATC/ATM systems design and development support experience

Cavan Solutions is a woman-owned aviation consulting company that combines systems engineering, operational expertise, and government business acumen to realize benefits of the evolving National Airspace System (NAS).

Our principals are recognized leaders who successfully managed billion-dollar air traffic system modernization programs; participated in concept exploration, R&D, and field trials of NextGen technologies; and successfully navigated the technical, procedural, fiscal, and political complexities of deploying new systems and capabilities.

Many core NAS systems have been modernized which shifts the focus of continued evolution from development to integration. Cavan Solutions’ significant experience aligns perfectly with an integration focus. We offer support services that “connect the dots” to integrate, optimize and realize benefits for new capabilities. We are hands-on trusted advisors to aviation stakeholders.