Position Summary:P17 Solutions has an immediate need for a skilled Adaptation Specialist to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) Program. This position combines hands-on software development with site-specific configuration, integration, validation, and testing support of TFDM capabilities at terminal facilities - translating operational air traffic control requirements into facility-specific system configurations that enable safe, efficient, and tailored deployment of TFDM.
This candidate will have a strong verification and validation (V&V) or test engineering background on FAA/NAS systems, hands-on web and application development skills.
Key Responsibilities:- Software Development & Testing
- Develop, implement, and support TFDM program software, including software release management, lab management COTS implementation, enterprise design support, maintenance planning, and general software development.
- Support system integration testing (SIT), joint site acceptance testing (JSAT), and operational testing (OT&E) efforts.
- Participate in pre-deployment assessments, dry-runs, and readiness reviews to ensure adaptation accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in root cause analysis of adaptation-related issues and coordinate resolution strategies with engineering teams.
SWIM Data Integration & Infrastructure
- Architect and maintain the TFDM data pipeline and supporting virtual machine infrastructure, including always-on asynchronous multithreaded systems.
- Design and support enterprise-level TFDM data integration using messaging systems, asynchronous processing architectures, multithreaded Java services, and SQL databases.
- Maintain operational systems supporting TFDM training and adaptation workflows.
Application Development & Automation
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of internal scenario generation tools and supporting applications using Java, Python, and Maven.
- Develop and maintain automation and adaptation tools using Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Spring Boot, and Electron.
- Support rapid application development using a custom stack of Linux, Oracle, Node.js, HTML, and CSS.
- Support software installation, configuration, adaptation, acquisitions, and operational testing environments for TFDM systems and labs.
Site Adaptation & Configuration Management
- Configure operational parameters including gate and stand layouts, surface routing, flight data rules, and alerting thresholds.
- Develop, manage, and validate site-specific TFDM configurations, including gate/stand layouts, surface routing, flight data rules, and alerting parameters.
- Use adaptation tools and configuration management systems to input, update, and version-control site adaptations.
- Maintain documentation of adaptation decisions, processes, and version histories for audit and knowledge management purposes.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Training
- Collaborate with Air Traffic Control (ATC), Technical Operations, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to gather and interpret operational data, procedures, and local requirements.
- Coordinate between development, training, and operational teams to ensure successful scenario deployment and testing.
- Provide training, guidance, and technical support on adaptation concepts to local and national stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise-level architecture, safety, and system engineering standards.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- Prior experience working with or within the FAA's TFDM, TFMS, ERAM, or related SWIM-compliant NAS systems (e.g., STDDS, SAFA).
- Minimum of 10 + years of experience in aviation systems adaptation, air traffic operations, system integration, or software verification & validation (V&V) / test engineering roles supporting mission-critical systems.
- Ability to interpret operational needs into technical requirements and translate them into functional system configurations.
- Hands-on software development or testing experience using web and application technologies such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, or comparable languages, with a willingness to grow into React, Spring Boot, and Python-based tooling.
- Experience with Linux-based environments and shell scripting to support test automation, operational baseline readiness, or deployment activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with air traffic controllers, engineers, and program stakeholders.
- Extensive ability to travel to FAA facilities for site surveys, adaptation workshops, and deployment support as needed (>50%).
Core Skills:- Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
- Frameworks & Tools: React, Spring Boot, Electron, Maven, SQL Plus and SQL Developer, Oracle
- DevOps & CI/CD: Git, GitLab, GitLab CI/CD, Docker
- Infrastructure: RHEL, VMware
- Messaging & Data: JMS, PostgreSQL
- Collaboration Platforms: SharePoint, MS Office Suite
- Methodologies: Agile Project Leadership, System Architecture, Configuration Management, Operational Support
Preferred Qualifications:- Knowledge of FAA's Acquisition Management System (AMS) lifecycle and the Joint Resources Council (JRC) processes.
- Experience with Agile software development environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
- Understanding of FAA cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and ATO processes.
- Direct experience with ERIDS, TBFM, or TFMS second-level engineering support at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center.
- Experience developing disaster recovery frameworks for distributed NAS systems, including data replication, backup, and automated restoration.
- NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.
- Experience automating adaptation data processing between tech centers and ARTCCs (56-day chart cycles or equivalent).
Work Environment:- Ability to lift >20lbs
- Ability to travel >50%
- Ability to be onsite at the WJHTC, Egg Harbor Twp NJ
- Ability to sit for extended and prolonged periods of time at a computer
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, evolving requirements, and dynamic operational environments while maintaining focus and delivering quality results
Relocation: N/AWork Environment- Full-time on-site position; located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, Egg Harbor Township NJ
- Preference given to those that reside within 90 miles of the WJHTC. You may be disqualified if you do not reside in the Atlantic City Region, NJ, or fail to provide an accurate place of residency.
- Collaboration with team members or stakeholders may require standing or moving between workstations as needed.
- Extended and prolonged periods of computer use
- Extensive domestic travel greater than 50%
Compensation & BenefitsAt P17 Solutions, we are dedicated to investing in the success and well-being of our employees. We offer a competitive compensation salary and a benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. The salary range provided is a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary shall be commensurate with experience, qualifications, certifications, locality, clearance level and contract requirements.
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.
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