ASRC FederalĚýannounced today that its joint ventureĚýwith ATCO,Ěý, was awarded a 10-year U.S. Air Force contract to provide full-service facility operations and maintenance services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, which comprises 15 remote long-range radar sites and two radio sites across Alaska, the largest base in the Pacific Air Force.

OriginallyĚýestablishedĚýduringĚýtheĚýCold WarĚýas an early warning system toĚýprotectĚýU.S. airspace, the Alaska Radar System (ARS)ĚýremainsĚýcriticalĚýto national security. Today, ARS providesĚýuninterrupted surveillance to the North American Aerospace Defense CommandĚý(NORAD)Ěýand the U.S. Northern Command. ARS also provides civilĚýaircraftĚýinformation to the Federal Aviation Administration.Ěý

Under this contract, ARCTEC Alaska willĚýcontinue toĚýprovide specializedĚýlogisticsĚýand managementĚýexpertiseĚýtoĚýput in placeĚýappropriate equipment, supplies and staff toĚýmeet mission needs.ĚýARCTEC has supported this program since 1994.Ěý

“The Alaska Radar System is critical to maintaining our sovereign air space and we are proud to be entrusted with supporting the safety and security of our Nation,” said Jennifer Felix, president and CEO of ASRC Federal. “This follow-on contract demonstrates our ability to consistently deliver critical mission services in complex environments.”Ěý

“As a global support and facilities management company, we are uniquely positioned to support the U.S. Air Force in Alaska,” said Jim Landon, President, ATCO Frontec. “Our expertise in some of the most remote and challenging environments is why the USAF has trusted in our abilities for decades, enabling them to maintain continuous surveillance of our skies and safe navigation for civil flights across North America.”

The Department of WarĚý[nor a respective Military Service or any other DOWĚýComponent] does not approve, endorse, or authorize this company, its products or services.

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At ASRC Federal, we believe in the power of celebration, and what better way to honor our individual and collective achievements than with the 2025 Polaris Awards! Last month, we proudly recognized our recipients during a ceremony filled with gratitude, admiration and applause for their hard work, outstanding contributions and relentless pursuit of excellence. Inspired by the North Star, the annual Polaris Awards shine a spotlight on employees who serve as guiding lights – those who exemplify an unwavering commitment to the company’s core values while navigating challenges and delivering exceptional service to our customers.

This year’s winners included 15 remarkable individuals and two notable teams who embody ASRC Federal’s core values: accountability, continuous improvement, integrity, respect, stewardship and teamwork. Their dedication and focus on championing the missions that matter are inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate their accomplishments!

“One of our highest priorities is creating opportunities for every employee to grow and thrive. I’m especially proud to honor the extraordinary ways our award winners contributed to our collective success,” said Jennifer Felix, president and CEO of ASRC Federal. “Our Polaris Awards recipients exemplify what it means to lead with purpose, and their contributions reflect the very heart of ASRC Federal.”

2025 Polaris Awards Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 Polaris Awards recipients for their outstanding accomplishments!

Interested in a purpose driven career? Learn more about joining our team and opportunities for supporting our Nation’s most critical missions.

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We are incredibly proud to announce that Jennifer Felix, President and CEO of ASRC Federal, has been awarded the first-ever Legacy Heroine Award by the March of Dimes Heroines of Washington at their . This prestigious honor recognizes her commitment to leading with purpose and helping to strengthen communities across the Capital region.

The Heroines of Washington program, now in its third decade, is more than just an awards ceremony, this initiative celebrates women in the D.C. metropolitan area who make a meaningful impact beyond their job titles. , the organization behind this award, has been at the forefront of maternal and infant health for over 80 years, leading the fight for the health of all families.

A Legacy of Leadership and Service

Jennifer’s career in government contracting is marked by a commitment to ethical innovation and a drive to deliver solutions that truly serve the public good. But her influence extends far beyond our company walls. At ASRC Federal, Jennifer has consistently championed initiatives to build stronger and more meaningful impact in the communities our employees work and live. She has been a vocal advocate for veteran hiring initiatives, STEM outreach programs and expanding professional development opportunities for employees.

The Legacy Heroine Award specifically acknowledges her deep personal commitment to maternal and infant health, a cause central to the March of Dimes mission. Jennifer has been a member of the Heroines of Washington Awards board since 2017 and served as co-chair for four consecutive years from 2018 to 2021, elevating the awards program to new heights. Since then, she has worked behind the scenes as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and building a corporate giving initiative to benefit the March of Dimes. In the last four years, ASRC Federal employees have participated in annual March for Babies and have generated nearly $1M towards the organization’s mission. The company’s support goes beyond the annual March for Babies walk to include volunteer involvement and sponsorship of the March of Dimes’ Heroines of Washington event.

Reflecting on the honor, Jennifer shared her perspective:

“As an organization, ASRC Federal has come together to support the March of Dimes because their purpose is focused on advocating for families. Their mission resonates and connects with our shareholders because Alaska Native women have a higher risk of mortality in childbirth…When you don’t have a health pregnancy, it affects the family in so many ways. Their mission of supporting the health of women and babies and ultimately the health of the whole family is vitally important. I hope my legacy of work with the March of Dimes really inspires others to get involved.”

Watch the Interview

Earlier this year, Jennifer sat down with WashingtonExec to discuss her career, her passion for philanthropy and what this award means to her. The conversation is a moving look at a leader who measures success not just by professional milestones, but by the positive community impact she creates.

Jennifer’s recognition as a Heroine of Washington highlights the inspiring intersection of professional achievement and profound community impact and is a testament to the power of purpose-driven leadership. Please join us in congratulating Jennifer on this incredible achievement.

To learn more about how our ASRC Federal supported the 2025 March for Babies across the nation, please visit: /asrc-federal-walks-because-every-step-counts/

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By Theresa Cauble, ASRC Federal Senior Director, Solutions Architecture

As published in .

In an operating environment focused on reducing financial waste and creating transparency in operations, government leaders are scoping out where and how technological tools can help. Fortunately, agencies across government are already exploring opportunities to apply artificial intelligence to their operations in ways that increase efficiency and save money.

One way to do that is to use financially-savvy AI in the budget forecasting process to seek out unused dollars to create cost savings and smart fiscal management. AI has already been used by commercial banks as a consumer tool to aid in financial management by tracking spending categories and trends. At this moment, when federal efficiency and cost savings are paramount, U.S. government agencies can also deploy AI as a financial management aid and apply it across vast amounts of data and even across lines of business.

The Financial Management Data System (FMDS) used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration illustrates a standout example of where AI and data analytics are helping an agency achieve its goals with smarter financial management methods.

The system leverages a commercially-developed custom AI module that can make sense of an agency’s extremely complicated financial data patterns and pre-process it in ways that help personnel identify spending behaviors for individual contracts to predict how much of their budget could potentially be left unused on each contract. In the first couple of years of deployment, the system has identified tens of millions of dollars that had not yet been allocated due to complex planning practices.

FMDS gives financial leaders greater visibility into the agency’s finances by breaking down silos to bring data from disparate systems into a “single pane of glass” to give them the data they need at their fingertips to make smart business decisions. Previously, financial managers had to manually pull data from separate systems for financial records, workforce management, contracts and procurement. The system’s analytics provide an integrated view of timely data that enables better decision-making through improved visibility into past financial performance against plan as well as AI-enabled forecasts into future spending behavior.

At a time when “efficiency” has become one of the most prevalent buzzwords in government, FMDS is a proven example of an agency using technology to ensure funding is used as effectively as possible. First created and deployed in 2018, it saves time that was previously dedicated to manual processes while eliminating the potential for errors and miscommunication.

The effect can be compared to consumer applications that give customers a view across all their bank accounts, credit cards and electronic payment accounts in aggregate. In this case, the AI system facilitates prudent expenditure of taxpayer dollars and cuts down on waste by identifying unused funds that might otherwise have been missed. This approach can help government decision makers connect strategic and mission-critical efforts with appropriate funding.

In addition, the system is based on commercial software that can be tailored to the unique needs of different agencies. This aspect of the system has become even more critical since the president’s  (EO) from April 2025 requiring that “agencies shall procure commercially available products and services, including those that can be modified to fill agencies’ needs, to the maximum extent practicable.” Going forward, agencies adopting new financial management systems will have to prove their systems represent the most cost-effective option. By embracing commercially available solutions, they will be able to more easily comply with the EO.

Further, FMDS’ AI resides in the cloud, so it has been scalable from Day One. The system was built as a microservice architecture, which may be thought of as individual Lego blocks, each one scalable in terms of data volume, performance and other factors — allowing an agency to add new “blocks” as requirements and demand increase. Rather than a one-size-fits-all monolith, the tool is scalable and repeatable if developed with an intimate understanding of the agency’s priorities, structure and funding streams.

FMDS presents an example of how an agency can evolve from an operating model focused on manually pulling data from various sources to one that gives leadership real-time visibility and vision into that data, and by extension, into the agency’s contracts and acquisitions. And with the additional ability to do financial planning, the system can expand to assist with issues like workforce management.

With these advantages, the FMDS model provides a validated blueprint for other agencies that want to increase efficiency through AI while complying with the administration’s orders to leverage commercial solutions.

Learn more about our AI capabilities!

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WashingtonExec | September 29, 2025

ASRC Federal President and CEO Jennifer Felix will be honored as the first-ever Legacy Heroine at the 25th annual Heroines of Washington Awards Gala on Nov. 6 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, Virginia. In this video, Felix sits down with WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland to discuss why ASRC Federal remains a committed corporate partner and why the cause is so important to her.

GovCon Wire | September 15, 2025

The U.S. Air Force has awarded ASRC Federal Data Network Technologies a $525.8 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for sustainment and support under the Cyber Support Services 3 program. Work will be performed primarily at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, and at multiple base locations worldwide, with completion expected by Sept. 11, 2030, the Department of Defense said. The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center at Hanscom is the contracting activity.

Federal News Network’s The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton | September 11, 2025

In this episode of The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton, ASRC Federal’s Vice President of National Security, Mike Horton sits down with Terry to discuss the TSA’s new Touchless Identity Solution.

Las Vegas Review-Journal | August 28, 2025

A new touchless security checkpoint system is operating at Harry Reid International Airport, just in time for Labor Day travel and in advance of fall and winter holidays and next year’s arrival of the World Cup soccer tournament. TSA PreCheck Touchless ID uses facial recognition technology to move passengers through the Transportation Security Administration line faster than ever before.

GovCon Wire | August 20, 2025

Judy Lewis, an experienced defense industry executive, has joined ASRC Federal as vice president of business development for defense and intel sectors.

ExecutiveBiz | August 12, 2025

Seasoned IT executive Jeffrey Peterson announced on LinkedIn on Monday that he has been appointed vice president of enterprise business systems at ASRC Federal.

WashingtonExec | August 4, 2025

WashingtonExec profiled Chris Frye, who leads ASRC Federal’s Supply Chain Management and Logistics Operating Group, where he focuses on building resilient, efficient supply chains in support of national security.

WashingtonExec | July 16, 2025

ASRC Federal is one of six companies chosen to compete for task orders on a new Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract. The contract was awarded by DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg, and has a ceiling value of $5 billion with a 5-year base period followed by five 1-year options.

Technical.ly D.C. | July 16, 2025

IT consulting firm ASRC Federal appointed Ann Stevens its new chief strategy officer. Stevens previously worked at Boeing for more than two decades in federal defense and civilian government divisions. The firm also hired ex-General Dynamics leader Mike O’Hara as vice president of business development for its space operating group.

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Professional works with modern industrial 3D printing machinery while wearing sterile protective clothing.

The novelty of 3D printing has worn off, but the real-world applications haven’t, and they extend far beyond desktop objects to the edge of the modern battlefield. Advances in 3D printing technology are revolutionizing the military’s approach to warfighting challenges. By reducing reliance on traditional supply chains and enabling iterative design and engineering processes, this technology ensures that military personnel can respond swiftly to dynamic scenarios.

In recent years, 3D printing technology, also known as additive manufacturing, has significantly improved in terms of its ability to create highly detailed, complex objects and structural parts — and even to combine different materials in a single print task, dramatically increasing print speeds. The technology has progressed to the point where it can offer an unprecedented advantage to warfighters in terms of timeliness, cost and quality of parts used in military vehicles, weapon systems, rockets and more. Not only does 3D printing have the potential to reduce cargo shipping weight; it’s even suited for field production in some cases.

These advances could offer crucial advantages on today’s battlefield, where timely delivery of parts, obsolescence issues and optimized supply chains are more important than ever. These are issues that can make the difference between mission success and failure.

What if the U.S. military could produce and package mission critical parts faster, cheaper and better that it could with conventional engineering methods? Good news: it can, with an upfront investment in additive manufacturing capability.

Use of additive manufacturing for the Army Apache helicopter is an instructive example that illustrates how applying this technology can save time and money while improving efficiency. With modern 3D printing, the Army is now able to produce Apache blade fold kits quickly, effectively and efficiently. And thanks to the iterative aspects of this technology, the Army can now prepare an Apache Helicopter for transport in less than an hour with as little as two soldiers, instead of the legacy system that would take up to eight hours and eight soldiers. These blade fold kits are 40% lighter than previous ones, reducing transport loads and costs. And because of the reduced weight and ease of use of the blade fold kit, the Army can return the aircraft to flight-ready status in less than an hour rather than many hours for each aircraft, saving critical time and soldier effort in the battlefield.

In another case, the Army uses additive manufacturing technology to improve the hand grips for Javelin shoulder-launched missile systems. Due to the physical stress of launching missiles and of operating equipment in hostile environments, the traditional injection-molded hand grips on these often break and render the Javelin inoperable at a critical time on the battlefield. But by using additive manufacturing, the Army is able to quickly and accurately test how breaks occur and iterate better versions to produce grips specifically designed to reduce the effects of those breaks, ensuring that critical targeting and launching functions were retained even if the hand grip was damaged. Because these are additively manufactured, a complex optimized internal geometry was made possible in a way that conventional manufacturing cannot achieve, resulting in a much more robust and field repairable hand grip. What’s more, this full design process was performed in four months.
In addition, the new additively manufactured handgrips include an “electronic module” feature that houses the systems’ electronics and can pop in and out for easy replacement and rapid and inexpensive repair in the field. Before, personnel had to return broken launch units to a depot, dramatically increasing the cost of repairs.

Despite the clear advantages that additive manufacturing can bring, there are some obstacles that government agencies have to overcome to fully embrace these capabilities. The biggest limitation of 3D printing is the misconception that users can just buy one of these machines and print from their desks. The process to refine and master these capabilities is involved and requires commitment for long-term gain on the part of the agency.

The design and engineering process can also be time intensive. In the case of the Javelin handgrips, the Army required two years of testing and qualification because of the new material specifications. But those hurdles are worth addressing. The Javelin hand grips, like the Apache blade fold kits, brought tremendous tactical advantages to U.S. soldiers.

The DoD’s ultimate goal is the ability to manufacture parts on the battlefield. Smartly applied 3D printing technology has brought it closer to this objective than ever before. 3D printing technology is delivering advantages to the U.S. military in terms of unprecedented speed, flexibility and efficiency on the battlefield. As innovations in materials and printing techniques continue to evolve, additive manufacturing will continue to create more strategic advantages for operational readiness and troops in the field. Investment in these advanced digital engineering capabilities could prove to be a unique advantage for kinetic warfare in the current era of great power competition.

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On May 3, 2025, took a significant step forward in the . It embarked on its journey from the Neil Armstrong Operations & Checkout Facility to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, marking completion of the assembly and testing phase and the beginning of critical preparations for launch.

This significant milestone has been years in the making and is a product of the mission-critical support and unwavering dedication of 325+ ASRC Federal employees and our partners.

A Proud Partnership with Artemis

Since 2012, ASRC Federal has been a critical partner in NASA’s Artemis mission, ensuring every aspect of the Orion spacecraft meets the highest standards required for space exploration. Our team of certified spacecraft technicians and inspectors is responsible for building, integrating, assembling, and testing the Orion spacecraft that will carry humans to the Moon and beyond. Beyond technical expertise, our subject matter experts provide vital support in areas such as mission and ground operations, metrology, manufacturing and test engineering, and program planning and scheduling support.

Our team is also committed to the program’s long-term sustainability with initiatives like our Orion Apprenticeship program with Eastern Florida State College designed to foster the next generation of space exploration experts. We’ve proudly trained over 60 local students, with 57 transitioning to full-time technicians for the Orion program. Among them is Matthew Mudrak, recipient of the prestigious , who has made extraordinary contributions as a Lead Mechanical Technician. Matthew’s hands-on leadership has been instrumental in ensuring each component of the spacecraft meets NASA’s exacting standards.

“I would not be where I am without the selfless help of my family and the people within this program wanting to see the younger generation shine.”
– Matthew Mudrak

Forward to Artemis II

The Orion spacecraft now transitions to the fueling stage where propellants, high-pressure gases, coolant, and other essential fluids will be loaded to prepare the spacecraft for its next major objective.
The upcoming test flight, scheduled for early 2026, will send a crew of four astronauts around the Moon. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialist Christina Koch from NASA, alongside mission specialist Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency, will be the pioneering team aboard this historic flight. Their mission marks a pivotal step in advancing humanity’s return to the lunar surface and, eventually, venturing onward to Mars.

“At ASRC Federal, we take immense pride in our role in ensuring Orion’s success and advancing the Artemis mission. Every step of our collaboration has been grounded in engineering precision, innovative problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to NASA’s powerful vision of returning humanity to the Moon and building a sustainable path toward Mars. This milestone is more than just a technical achievement; it’s a testament to the dedication, passion, and talent of our team. To the Moon, Mars, and beyond—we are proud to be part of this historic journey.”
– Scott “Scooter” Altman

Go Orion, Go Artemis! #WeAreGoing

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CNN | March 31, 2025

Following a press conference with NASA’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore who had recently returned home after more than nine months in space, ASRC Federal’s Space Operating Group President and former astronaut Scott Altman joined CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss his thoughts on the astronauts’ comments on their mission and the readjustment to Earth.

ExecutiveBiz | March 31, 2025

ASRC Federal was awarded a potential $75 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide maintenance, repair and operation supplies and services at various U.S. military facilities used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

Marianas Business Journal | March 31, 2025

On March 29 Chamoru Standard Time ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics LLC of Fairfax, New Jersey was awarded the second of two recent contracts, this time for $75 million of facilities maintenance and more in California, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. The latest ASRC Federal award for Guam, Kwajalein and Hawaii adds to the revenue of a previously awarded military contract.

WashingtonExec | March 24, 2025

WashingtonExec profiled David Ziegler, ASRC Federal’s senior vice president & general manager, National Security Space Program, who leads the company’s work across 16 national security space contracts with U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and National Reconnaissance Office customers.

CNN | March 18, 2025

In light of NASA’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore finally returning home after more than nine months in space, ASRC Federal’s Space Operating Group President and former astronaut Scott Altman joined CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss what it’s like for astronauts to readjustment to Earth after spending time in space.

OrangeSlices | March 6, 2025

The Department of Energy has awarded a $44 million sole source contract to ASRC Federal to provide mission-enabling IT and cybersecurity solutions to the DoE’s Environmental Management Office.

Washington Technology | February 21, 2025

NASA has provided industry a rough cut of how it plans to conduct the recompete of a professional and IT services contract focused on the agency’s research and education missions.

Via Satellite | February 18, 2025

To commemorate International Women’s Day, Via Satellite is celebrating women who have made a difference for the greater satellite and space industry. ASRC Federal’s Integrated Project Team Lead, Tara Dulaney was named to this year’s list for her contributions to the company’s NOAA and NASA customers.

ExecutiveBiz | February 13, 2025

Raj Jayaraman, a 30-year veteran of the federal government contracting industry, has been appointed as senior vice president of competitive intelligence, PTW and strategic pricing at ASRC Federal.

ExecutiveBiz | February 7, 2025

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics and SupplyCore a $60M firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract each to provide facilities maintenance, repair, and operations supplies.

Intel Community News | February 7, 2025

ASRC Federal announced that ASRC Federal Mission Solutions has been appraised at Maturity Level 5 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Version 3.0 for Development (DEV).

SpaceNews | January 31, 2025

During SpaceCom 2025, ASRC Federal’s Isaac Passmore spoke on a panel, sharing his insights on how the space industry can begin to explore new ways to leverage AI in space.

WashingtonExec | January 28, 2025

WashingtonExec profiled ASRC Federal’s President and CEO Jennifer Felix, who leads the company with a strong focus on advancing customer missions, delivering for the company’s Inupiaq shareholders, and cultivating continuous growth and development for 8,500 employees.

OrangeSlices | January 28, 2025

The IRS has awarded a $24 million sole source contract to ASRC Federal to support their Asset Forfeiture Program.

WashingtonExec | January 16, 2025

WashingtonExec profiled Mike Horton, who leads ASRC Federal’s national security business supporting civilian agencies, including those in the departments of Homeland Security, Justice and State.

GovCon Wire | January 16, 2025

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded $4.9 billion in contracts to ASRC Federal and Noble Supply and Logistics to provide maintenance, repair and operations support services at U.S. military facilities.

WashingtonExec | January 1, 2025

WashingtonExec profiled Christian Frye, who leads ASRC Federal’s supply chain management and logistics business, a team that delivers over 400,000 orders yearly to DOD entities and foreign military sales customers.

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ASRC Federal has been named a . The award, administered by in collaboration with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Virginia Business Higher Education Council, recognizes organizations for their commitment to internship programs and talent development.

The V-TOP Top Virginia Employers for Interns Award was given to ASRC Federal in recognition of the company’s Summer Technology Readiness Intern Development Experience (STRIDE) program. Now in its third year, STRIDE is designed to build the company’s future pipeline for entry-level technology and information systems talent and is organized around four different career tracks to ensure students receive the specific learning experiences they seek: IT, cybersecurity, software and engineering.

ASRC Federal’s STRIDE program emphasizes giving interns ownership of projects, providing them with meaningful learning experiences and exposure to leading-edge technology while fostering genuine connections amongst colleagues through mentorship and professional development opportunities. Interns also have an opportunity to participate in the company’s annual Tech Summit where they will present on their summer projects to a broad audience of technical professionals and leadership.

STRIDE gives students a chance to explore how their technology studies apply to real-world missions in the government sector. Internship experiences have included initiatives like supporting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) GOES-R satellite operations by developing prototypes for applying large language models to assist satellite operators​​ to on-contract activities like creating and maintaining automated test frameworks for our platform that performs predictive analytics for our National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) customer.

To learn more about the ASRC Federal STRIDE program, visit: /internships/.

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In celebration of National Engineers Week, we’d like to take a moment to recognize a few of our dedicated engineering professionals and hear why they chose to pursue a purpose driven engineering career.

Nhi Nguyen, electrical engineer supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

As an electrical engineer, Nhi works with the Navigation and Landing Systems Group to support and maintain the FAA’s navigational aids and runway lighting technologies that are critical in airplane approaches to airport landings and enroute navigations. Specifically, she works with the second-level Engineering RVR (Runway Visual Range) team, which provides support for all RVRs. This includes site troubleshooting, analyzing circuits, implementing new hardware and software, etc.

“Every day I learn something new about the system, through troubleshooting and discovery, or through the help of mentors and peers,” she says. “The knowledge that my work is being used across the United States at various sites is mind-blowing: I know my work is making an impact, and it is the main reason I enjoy what I do.”

Nhi has always enjoyed math, science and problem solving, so she knew she wanted to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).ĚýShe initially majored in mechanical engineering, but quickly discovered she didn’t enjoy the classes associated with that major. She switched to electrical engineering her second semester, and it just clicked.

“I knew the moment that I started circuit and signal analysis, electronics labs​Ěýand programming that I was having fun, and I knew that this was the career and degree I wanted to pursue,” she says.​

Savannah Lawson, manufacturing engineer supporting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Savannah Lawson works as a manufacturing engineer at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC), where she supports the fabrication of the Orion spacecraft for future Artemis missions.

“I interpret engineering drawings, write fabrication plans and work instructions, and provide manufacturing floor support for technicians,” she says. “My primary focus is working on the Orion Crew Module Adapter and Service Module on the manufacturing engineering structures team.”

Savannah says she studied engineering because she enjoys learning how to apply theoretical concepts to real world scenarios. She likes understanding the “why” behind how things work.

While Savannah was an undergraduate student, she had the opportunity to intern at KSC for the Commercial Crew program, specifically in fracture control. The internship, combined with the experience of working on the Space Coast and watching numerous rocket launches, solidified her career path in engineering. It also helps that Savannah loves a good challenge.

“I enjoy troubleshooting issues; it gives me an opportunity to solve puzzles and understand the work I’m supporting at a deeper level, which in turn prepares me to better support future work,” she says.

Bill Kraemer, senior principal software engineer supporting the U.S. Navy
Bill Kraemer is a senior principal software engineer in the Weapons and Sensors department at AFMS in Moorestown, NJ. Most recently, he’s been the technical lead for the CI/CD efforts to automate build and deployment processes for several large Aegis software projects.

“I’m proud to be a part of the AFMS and Lockheed teams that support the U.S. Navy and the Aegis Combat system. The work is challenging, and the environment is friendly and flexible,” he says.

Last year, Bill was the recipient of the 2022 Mission Software Solutions Vice President’s Award for extraordinary software engineer design/development associated with the transition of three critical Aegis combat system products (Weapons Control, Radar Control and Display) to a CI/CD pipeline. Our Lockheed Martin customer also recognized him for his leadership and expertise during this year-long strategic initiative.

Bill became interested in computer programming after taking a computer science course in high school.

“The topic was immediately fascinating to me,” he says. “The class ignited my interest in software, guided me to college studies in Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, and later to a career as a Software Engineer.”

We are grateful that Nhi, Savannah, Bill, and so many others have chosen to follow the engineering path. Their stories are just a quick snapshot of the incredible professionals across our enterprise providing innovative engineering solutions needed to solve our Nation’s most complex operational challenges, ranging from space to defense and beyond.

To learn how ASRC Federal is providing mission-focused engineering services across the full-system lifecycle and problem-solving for virtually every engineering discipline, please visit: /offerings/engineering/

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