Computer Scientist, Level 1

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Airspace System (NAS) Engineering Support Services (ESS) contract. Join our growing team as an electrical engineer/computer engineer/computer scientist in support of the NAS Communications Team , Telcom Sub - team , and Terminal/TRACON Sub - team at MMAC/ZAN in Oklahoma/Alaska. This position is for Alaskan Satellite Telecommunications Infrastructure (ASTI) program at ZAN in Anchorage.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, and maintenance of ASTI software systems.
• Originate, write, tests, update and documents, projects supporting ASTI system software.
• Play a lead role in coordinating, drafting, reviewing, and editing technical reports/drawings for final approval and distribution to the field.
• Develop 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.
• Perform market research, and evaluates needs for updating end of life hardware
• Identify needs and drive the development and implementation of major processes.
• Handle, and document trouble calls from the weather system products end user when needed.
• Provide support utilizing languages such as C, C , SQL, and Python (2 and 3)
• Ability to configure and maintain network hardware including routers, and switches from various vendors.
• Provide software developmental support for configuring Air/Ground devices/hardware.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience with programming in Python (2 and 3), C, C , and SQL.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Good written and spoken communication including developing technical documentation.
• Ability to pass an FAA background investigation (US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required).
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of testing 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 (AIX, Linux)
  
  

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity 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.

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