Design Engineer (FAA - Chicago, IL)

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 1 day ago
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This is a senior-level systems engineering position focused on the design and implementation of large-scale radio network equipment for air traffic control infrastructure. The role involves leading engineering activities related to site surveys, network configurations, and system documentation to support deployment efforts across multiple federal facilities. The engineer will coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with safety and technical standards, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale radio network planning activities, including site surveys, system configurations, and cable routing.
  • Create detailed site installation engineering packages, including drawings, bills of materials (BOM), installation procedures, and schematics.
  • Develop comprehensive system design packages to facilitate site preparation, procurement, and installation.
  • Support requirements definition, system decomposition, and architecture development for radio communication systems.
  • Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to support system modeling, documentation, and analysis.
  • Conduct trade-off analyses to optimize system design and support engineering decision-making.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and guiding design reviews and technical discussions with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with field engineering teams, deployment crews, and program leadership to ensure design alignment with operational needs.
  • Ensure all designs and documentation comply with program standards, engineering best practices, and safety regulations.
  • Support site survey analysis and engineering documentation to facilitate successful system deployment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years with a Bachelor''s degree, 6 years with a Master''s degree, or 3 years with a PhD; 10 years with an Associate degree; or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Extensive experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements management, system decomposition, and architecture development.
  • Proven experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools such as SysML and UML.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform technical trade studies, evaluations, and system optimization.
  • Prior leadership or mentorship experience within engineering teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with technical stakeholders and facilitate design reviews.
  • Familiarity with radio communication systems, telecommunications infrastructure, site survey analysis, and engineering documentation.
  • Proficiency in engineering design tools such as CAD software.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 - $68.00 hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site in Chicago, IL. 

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 112757
  • Posted 2 days ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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