Adaptation Specialist (Jr/Mid)- TFDM

P17 Solutions LLC•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

2d•$70,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

P17 Solutions is seeking a Junior / Mid-Level Adaptation Specialist to support its Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) team serving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This full-time, 100% on-site position is based at the William J Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and involves significant travel—likely more than 50%—to FAA facilities or integration labs. The position uses a standard flexible work schedule, with occasional non-standard work hours, in a cubicle setting. The Adaptation Specialist provides site-specific configuration, integration, validation, and maintenance support for TFDM capabilities at terminal facilities. The specialist translates operational requirements and local air traffic control procedures into facility-specific system configurations, supporting safe and efficient deployment of TFDM while maintaining alignment with national standards and program baselines. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Candidates must meet the stated citizenship or work-authorization and U.S. residency conditions; the company is unable to sponsor candidates. Relocation expenses are not offered, and candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of Egg Harbor Township, NJ. The base pay varies according to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, educational assistance, generous leave policies, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid leave required by law. Employees must submit fingerprints and pass a seven-year background investigation; a drug test may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Junior level: 1–4 years of experience; mid-level: 5–9 years of experience.
Ability to interpret operational needs as technical requirements and translate them into functional system configurations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with air traffic controllers, engineers, and program stakeholders.
Ability to travel to FAA facilities for site surveys, adaptation workshops, and deployment support as needed.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen, hold a U.S. Green Card, or have non-immigrant work authorization (visa), and must have resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years.
Must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; relocation expenses are not offered.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
Must submit fingerprints and pass a seven-year background investigation; may also be required to pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with TFDM, TFMS, STARS, ASDE-X, or other FAA automation platforms.
Experience with configuration management tools, geospatial layouts, or data adaptation platforms.
Strong knowledge of terminal facility layouts, aircraft movement, and air traffic control procedures.
Experience in aviation systems adaptation, air traffic operations, or system integration roles.
Prior experience working with or within FAA TFDM, TFMS, or ERAM programs.
Familiarity with the FAA implementation lifecycle, including waterfall and Agile, and with Acquisition Management System (AMS) and Joint Resources Council (JRC) processes.
Experience using FAA adaptation development environments such as URET or TDDS.
Knowledge of enterprise geospatial systems such as ARCGIS or AutoCAD for airport layouts.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for TFDM adaptation activities at assigned terminal sites.
Develop, manage, and validate site-specific TFDM configurations, including gate and stand layouts, surface routing, flight data rules, and alerting parameters.
Collaborate with air traffic control, Technical Operations, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to gather and interpret operational data, procedures, and local requirements.
Use adaptation tools and configuration management systems to enter, update, and version-control site adaptations.
Participate in pre-deployment assessments, dry-runs, and readiness reviews to verify adaptation accuracy and completeness.
Support system integration testing (SIT), joint site acceptance testing (JSAT), and operational testing (OT&E).
Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, safety, and system engineering standards.
Assist with root cause analysis of adaptation-related issues and coordinate resolution strategies with engineering teams.
Maintain documentation of adaptation decisions, processes, and version histories for audit and knowledge management.
Provide training, guidance, and technical support on adaptation concepts to local and national stakeholders.