Description : Engineers software solutions based upon client requirements and supervises a staff of engineers as required, system testing, and appraising and presenting solutions.
Key Responsibilities: • The Engineer shall be experienced in the operation and maintenance of weather equipment. Have knowledge of probability and statistics with experience with software development for monitoring and tracking equipment performance and data transformation. To include knowledge of field maintenance, including fault isolation and repair of electronic equipment at the modular replacement level, in addition to experience in installation, maintenance, alignment, and repair of electronic equipment. • Must have experience working and participating with other engineers and technicians in investigating, analyzing, testing, diagnosing, modifying, and collecting complex electronic systems, sub-systems, and equipment; experience explaining complex technical problems and coordinating maintenance actions with technicians to affect repair. • Provide engineering support for all Surface Observing Programs. This support includes systems reliability and maintenance analysis; engineering functions; generating performance statistics for all commissioned ASOSs; maintenance of related system availability and reliability files; document review and comment; and generation of draft documents, schedules, and charts. • Coordinate participation of NWS regions in the implementation of ASOS modifications and product improvements. This support entails maintaining and executing a Visual Basic application that analyzes ASOS Syslog files for as many as 1000 deployed ASOS. • Provides engineering support for the ASOS Maintenance Program, including systems reliability and maintenance; engineering functions; generating performance statistics for all commissioned ASOSs; maintaining related system availability and reliability files; document review and comment; and generation of draft documents, schedules, and charts. • Maintains and revises software programs used in generating ASOS statistics, including modifying programs to accommodate management requests for specific information, requests from other government agencies, and requests from NWS regional headquarters and field offices. • Conduct engineering analyses, investigations, assessments, and evaluations of ASOS system performance using the ASOS Syslog and Observational data. Coordinates with the ASOS Operations and Monitoring Center and the National Climatic Data Center for the delivery of data sets. Identifies ASOS systems that have poor availability or high failure rates by analyzing ASOS Syslog files and producing detailed charts using Microsoft PowerPoint. • Generates monthly ASOS performance reports. • Develops, monitors, and reviews engineering and maintenance documentation for acquiring, testing, and implementing surface equipment and hydrologic programs. • Used ASOS Syslog files to review the performance of operations and maintenance for systems , including hardware availability, reliability, and trend analysis. Develops maintenance and logistics documentation for the operations and maintenance of operational systems in the field. • Performs detailed analyses of existing and proposed programs, including requirements, specifications, performance parameters, and projected obsolescence.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see, The EEO is the law.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Information Technology & Services
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