A3 Technology, Inc. is seeking a Weather Camera Systems Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the design, implementation, and sustainment of critical weather camera infrastructure across Alaska, Hawaii, and the Continental United States (CONUS). If you enjoy blending engineering expertise with hands-on fieldwork and want your work to directly improve aviation safety, this is an opportunity to make a lasting national impact.
This role combines systems engineering, field operations, and infrastructure modernization to ensure
pilots, air traffic personnel, and aviation stakeholders have access to reliable, real-time weather information. You will work at the forefront of aviation technology, helping expand and enhance the FAA's weather camera network by designing, evaluating, and implementing state-of-the-art camera installations in some of the nation's most challenging and remote environments.
This position is 100% on-site, located in Anchorage, Alaska. Travel to remote locations may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support for the FAA Weather Camera Program, supporting the design, implementation, and modernization of weather camera infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain complete Engineering Design and Installation Packages (EDIPs) for new and upgraded camera installations.
- Perform engineering analyses to ensure systems meet operational, environmental, and reliability requirements.
- Support configuration management activities to maintain system integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct comprehensive site surveys and site evaluations to determine suitability for new weather camera installations.
- Assess existing sites for operational reliability, infrastructure condition, and upgrade potential.
- Develop detailed site survey reports documenting findings, recommendations, and implementation considerations.
- Recommend optimal site selection or relocation alternatives based on visibility, terrain, communications availability, installation cost, maintenance requirements, and long-term operational value.
- Perform field activities requiring travel to remote and geographically diverse locations throughout Alaska, Hawaii, and CONUS.
- Coordinate with FAA personnel, property owners, utilities, and other stakeholders to support project planning and execution.
- Support real estate and lease coordination activities associated with site acquisition and sustainment.
- Coordinate site implementation activities including equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance.
- Produce and maintain final project documentation, engineering drawings, and as-built records.
- Provide technical writing and documentation support for engineering packages, installation guides, and operational procedures.
Skills Required:
- Must have the following certification: Competent Person Climber and Rescue certified.
- Experience supporting systems engineering, infrastructure deployment, or field engineering projects.
- Demonstrated experience conducting site surveys, engineering analyses, and technical evaluations.
- Familiarity with infrastructure installation and systems integration.
- Experience supporting telecommunications, aviation, or other mission-critical infrastructure projects.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required FAA public trust security clearance/suitability determination.
Skills Preferred:
- Experience supporting FAA programs or National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with FAA Weather Camera Program operations and associated Standard Operating Procedures.
- Experience producing as-built drawings, installation records, and lifecycle documentation.
- Experience supporting remote communications, camera systems, or telecommunications infrastructure.
- Knowledge of engineering drawing development and documentation management.
- Experience supporting facility implementation, equipment installation, or field acceptance testing.
- Knowledge of real estate, lease coordination, and site acquisition processes for federal infrastructure projects.
- Experience developing training programs and technical documentation for system sustainment.
- Experience supporting aviation weather systems, surveillance systems, or remote monitoring technologies.
Education:
- HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years' experience, Associate's degree and 10 years' experience, Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience OR Master's degree and 6 years' experience.
Additionally, ship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance. Verification of past employment, education and references is also required. It is imperative that candidates be either a or a current with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.
The salary range for positions is $50,000 to $175,000. This range is provided as a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate's education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, compensation may be influenced by applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and established contract wage rates.
At A3 Technology, Inc., we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. We're committed to considering all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other protected status.
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