What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Integrations Engineer position at GDH?
Role Summary
Seeking a Systems Integration Engineer SME to support telecommunications systems within the National Airspace System (NAS). This senior-level role involves serving as a technical mentor and key contributor to the design, integration, and testing of fiber and IP-based circuits. The position requires hands-on technical expertise, leadership in migration projects, and effective communication with stakeholders across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, integration, and testing of NAS support systems, translating architecture drawings into functional IP network solutions.
- Manage the full lifecycle of network infrastructure projects, including the migration of legacy TDM circuits to IP-based systems, ensuring seamless cutovers and comprehensive performance testing.
- Assess requirement documents for system validation, identify necessary design modifications, and communicate updates to engineering teams.
- Provide direct technical support by working with network protocols and hardware to resolve complex deployment issues across multiple states.
- Monitor system performance using dashboards, KPIs, and technical reports to ensure network reliability and resilience standards are met for mission-critical aviation data.
- Develop and deliver clear, actionable status updates, dashboards, and briefings for stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues related to fiber optics, hardware, and software during deployment phases.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications and project timelines throughout the system integration process.
- Support the preparation and review of technical documentation to facilitate ongoing system maintenance and upgrades.
- Travel regionally as needed to support deployment, testing, and support activities, with travel expenses reimbursed.
Qualifications
- This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field; or 8 years of relevant technical experience in lieu of degree.
- 8 years of professional experience in telecommunications network engineering, circuit integration, or infrastructure planning.
- Strong knowledge of BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, IPv6, and telecommunications infrastructure for TDM-to-IP conversion.
- Hands-on experience with fiber optic networks, network hardware, server deployments, system testing, and validation.
- Experience modeling network growth and capacity optimization during system upgrades.
- Background in ground networks, air-to-ground systems, and related technologies.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of providing technical guidance and stakeholder updates.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing and leading large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with cloud networking platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Certifications including Cisco CCNA, CCIE, CompTIA Network , AWS Solutions Architect, INCOSE ASEP, or PMP.
- Knowledge of FAA BNATCS protocols or similar government network standards.
Publishing Pay Range: $76.00 - $81.00 hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.
Salary : $76 - $81