Python Software Engineer

Noblis•Atlantic City, NJ

15h•$71,010 - $110,970•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Voice Switch and Recorder (VS&R) Program Office supports mission-critical Air Traffic Control (ATC) voice communication and recording systems across the National Airspace System (NAS). This role focuses heavily on Python full stack development, Python-driven automation of testing, system validation, and operational workflows to support the FAA’s modernization from legacy Analog/TDM systems to Internet Protocol (IP)-based voice systems. This Python Software Engineer will design and implement Python-based automation solutions to eliminate manual testing and system preparation tasks. This includes building scalable automation frameworks, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and streamlining validation processes for complex, high-availability communication systems. This position is based onsite at the William J. Hughes Technical Center and plays a key role in accelerating the deployment of IP Voice Communication Systems (IP-VCS) and Air-to-Ground Protocol Converters (APCs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field
6–16 years of hands-on experience, with strong emphasis on Python development and automation
Associates and an additional 4 years (total 10 years of experience), Highschool and an additional 6 years (total 12 years of experience) or a Masters and 3 years total of experience. Substitutions are subject to further governement customer approvals.
Strong Python programming skills for: Automation scripting, Test framework development, Data processing and analysis
Experience with CI/CD and automation tools: Jenkins, Ansible / SaltStack, Terraform, Selenium / Playwright
Strong Linux experience: Command line proficiency, Bash scripting for task automation
Experience automating: Test execution, System configuration, Validation workflows
Networking fundamentals (OSI model, IPv4, routing/switching basics)
Experience testing networked systems and protocols
Ability to debug and troubleshoot complex system interactions

Nice To Haves

Experience with FAA or National Airspace System (NAS) environments
Exposure to IPv6
Experience automating environmental or system performance testing
Participation in technical design discussions and system reviews

Responsibilities

Develop Python scripts and automation frameworks to replace manual testing, validation, and system setup tasks
Build reusable automation tools for: Test execution, Environment provisioning, Data validation and log analysis
Automate repetitive workflows using Python and Linux scripting (Bash)
Design and implement end-to-end automated test pipelines using CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
Integrate Python-based automation with: Ansible, SaltStack (infrastructure orchestration), Selenium / Playwright (UI and system-level automation), Terraform (environment provisioning)
Enable continuous testing and unattended execution of system validation processes
Translate complex system requirements into automated test cases and validation logic
Develop and execute test plans with a focus on automation-first approaches
Validate system behavior through automated checks, reducing reliance on manual verification
Use Python and infrastructure-as-code tools to: Automatically configure test environments, Deploy system components, Prepare systems for testing with minimal manual intervention
Build Python-based tools to: Parse logs and test outputs, Generate automated test reports, Identify failures, trends, and anomalies
Automate validation of vendor-provided systems and test artifacts
Support and instrument vendor testing with automated data capture and verification tools
Work cross-functionally to identify manual bottlenecks and automate them
Continuously improve automation coverage, reliability, and efficiency