Systems Design Assurance Engineer (Junior)

P17 Solutions is a distinguished Small Business Administration company, specializing in delivering professional services to a diverse range of clients, including Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, industry partners, and organizations across both public and private sectors. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a proven track record of success, we have established ourselves as a trusted and reliable provider of cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

Position Summary :

P17 Solutions is seeking a junior System Engineer to join our team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tech Ops Organization. This is an on-site, full-time position located at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Ok

The position requires expertise in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and system integration to support federal and enterprise-scale modernization initiatives. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and managing secure, automated infrastructure supporting software development and testing environments across multiple FAA programs and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide systems engineering support to FAA Tech Ops, ensuring integration of hardware and software systems across NAS infrastructure.
• Apply design assurance principles to verify compliance of hardware and software systems with FAA safety, reliability, and performance standards.
• Conduct system requirements analysis, validation, and verification to support lifecycle management of Tech Ops systems.
• Develop and review system architectures, interface specifications, and integration plans to ensure interoperability across legacy and modern FAA platforms.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, safety risk assessments, and system hazard analyses to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Support test planning, test execution, and data analysis for system-level verification and validation of hardware and software components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, program managers, and FAA stakeholders to ensure adherence to FAA policies, NAS architecture, and design assurance guidance (e.g., DO-178C / DO-254 or equivalent).
• Provide technical documentation, reports, and briefings to FAA Tech Ops leadership, supporting decision-making and system certification / approval activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Tech Ops processes, tools, and methods for systems engineering and design assurance
• Strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and eagerness to understand how systems fit together
• Experience working in team-based projects
• Strong written and verbal communication

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience and 3 - 5 years

Master's degree in, Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience and 3+ year

Proven background in systems, or hardware engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

AI Disclosure / Consent

The Company values authenticity and fairness in the hiring process. To maintain the integrity of interviews and assessments, applicants are not permitted to :

1. Use any AI tool to generate or suggest responses in real time during interviews (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or similar "answer-assistant" tools).

2. Use AI-based live coaching, hidden communication tools, or remote-assistance technologies to obtain real-time help from other individuals or systems.

3. Use AI tools that alter or mask their identity, including deepfake video, AI avatars, or AI voice changers.

4. Use AI code generators or AI writing tools to complete coding challenges, case studies, or written assessments, unless the assessment instructions explicitly permit such tools.

5. Record or transcribe interviews using AI tools (e.g., Otter.ai, Noty.ai, Fireflies, or similar) without prior explicit consent from the interviewer or recruiter.

6. Applicants may not use AI tools that inflate, or fabricate application materials, online profiles, or credentials such as professional experience, in ways that misrepresent their true qualifications.

Applicants may use AI tools before interviews for preparation provided the content submitted is truthful and accurately reflects the applicant's own experience and capabilities.

The Company does not authorize nor consent to applicants using AI tools during live interviews or assessments, unless explicitly stated. Applicants agree to follow the Company's AI-use rules and affirm that all responses and materials submitted reflect their own authentic experience.

The applicant has the right to withdraw consent at any time. Should consent be withdrawn, the Company will either continue the evaluation or will discontinue the application process if no reasonable alternative exists.

By participating in the P17 Solutions interview and / or hiring process, you consent to the AI Disclosure. Failure to comply with the Company's AI-use requirements may result in disqualification from employment consideration.

Security Clearance : Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security clearance.

Citizenship / Permanent Residency Requirement All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

Relocation Requirement

Relocation expenses are not considered for this position. Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to onsite location.

Work Environment

Compensation (Pay Bands)

Benefits : At P17 Solutions, we are dedicated to investing in the success and well-being of our employees. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, educational assistance, generous leave policies, 11 paid holidays, and any additional paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

P17 Solutions LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. 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. P17 Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.

Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, FAA Order 1600.1F and FAA Order 1600.78 employees are required to submit fingerprints and pass a 7-year background investigation. Employees may also be required to pass a drug test.