Systems Engineer – FAA Technical Support

Facility/Facilities: Washington DC

Veracity Engineering is an industry leader in aviation engineering and management consulting. We apply proven principles and innovative approaches to solve tomorrow’s problems today.

Since 2001, Veracity’s staff of experienced, passionate and creative professionals has provided our government and commercial clients with innovative solutions to modernize air traffic systems and advance global initiatives in safety, efficiency, and capacity.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to provide technical expertise and systems engineering support to FAA programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of systems engineering principles and the ability to apply them across the full lifecycle of system development, from concept through implementation and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles to support the investigation, analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, and evaluation of complex systems and procedures.
• Review and prepare engineering reports, technical analysis, and safety documentation in compliance with FAA standards.
• Draft project plans, safety justifications, engineering guidelines, and technical controls.
• Provide recommendations for system and design improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate the transition from legacy systems to modernized platforms and technologies.
• Support safety management activities, including hazard identification, risk mitigation planning, verification of safety measures, and residual risk assessment.
• Deliver technical support for FAA programs, including:
• VHF and UHF Radio Contract – Ensure adequate supply and deployment of VHF Multimode Digital and UHF radios into the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Ontario Rack Fabrication Contract – Support the development and award process.
• Ancillary Equipment Procurements – Prepare acquisition and technical evaluation packages for related equipment, including antennas.
• Emergency Transceiver Radio Program – Develop acquisition documentation and provide ongoing technical assistance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably in aerospace, defense, or federal government environments.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of FAA systems and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting procurement and acquisition processes for technical equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and technical writing skills.

At Veracity, we want our employees to excel and grow professionally. With an emphasis on continuing education, we demonstrate our commitment to employee growth and development by providing tuition reimbursement for education and certifications.

In addition to tuition reimbursement, we offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry: competitive health benefits package, paid time off, 401K matching, and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements (Standard for all U.S. Positions)

• Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S. For U.S. employment opportunities, Veracity hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H, or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on the shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Veracity will require proof of work authorization.
• Must be willing to execute Veracity’s Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement which requires, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure

Veracity believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, veteran status, gender, gender identity/expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination.

In addition, Veracity will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.