Senior Software Developer

P17 Solutions LLC•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

P17 Solutions is hiring a Senior Software Developer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) Program. The role combines software development with site-specific configuration, integration, validation, and testing of TFDM capabilities at terminal facilities. The employee translates operational air traffic control requirements into facility-specific system configurations for safe and efficient TFDM deployment, drawing on verification and validation (V&V) or test engineering experience on FAA/NAS systems and hands-on web and application development skills. The position supports software development and release management, system integration and operational testing, TFDM data integration and infrastructure, internal scenario-generation tools, and application automation. It also involves configuring and validating facility-specific adaptations, maintaining configuration records, and collaborating with air traffic control, technical operations, engineering, training, and other stakeholders. The role is full-time and on-site at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, with extensive domestic travel of more than 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Prior experience working with or within the FAA's TFDM, TFMS, ERAM, or related SWIM-compliant NAS systems, such as STDDS or SAFA.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in aviation systems adaptation, air traffic operations, system integration, or software verification and validation (V&V)/test engineering supporting mission-critical systems.
Ability to interpret operational needs as technical requirements and translate them into functional system configurations.
Hands-on software development or testing experience with web and application technologies such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, or comparable languages.
Willingness to grow into React, Spring Boot, and Python-based tooling.
Experience with Linux-based environments and shell scripting for 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.
Ability to travel to FAA facilities for site surveys, adaptation workshops, and deployment support as needed; travel is greater than 50%.
Ability to lift more than 20 pounds.
Ability to work on-site at the WJHTC in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
Ability to sit for extended and prolonged periods at a computer.
Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, evolving requirements, and dynamic operational environments while maintaining focus and delivering quality results.
Ability to provide fingerprints and pass a 7-year background investigation; employees may also be required to pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) lifecycle and 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, such as 56-day chart cycles or equivalent.
Residence within 90 miles of the WJHTC; preference is given to candidates residing within that area.

Responsibilities

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).
Participate in pre-deployment assessments, dry-runs, and readiness reviews to verify adaptation accuracy and completeness.
Assist with root cause analysis of adaptation-related issues and coordinate resolution strategies with engineering teams.
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.
Lead 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 Linux, Oracle, Node.js, HTML, and CSS.
Support software installation, configuration, adaptation, acquisitions, and operational testing environments for TFDM systems and labs.
Configure operational parameters such as gate and stand layouts, surface routing, flight data rules, and alerting thresholds.
Develop, manage, and validate site-specific TFDM configurations.
Use adaptation tools and configuration management systems to input, update, and version-control site adaptations.
Document adaptation decisions, processes, and version histories for audit and knowledge management.
Collaborate with ATC, Technical Operations, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to gather and interpret operational data, procedures, and local requirements.
Coordinate development, training, and operational teams for successful scenario deployment and testing.
Provide training, guidance, and technical support on adaptation concepts to local and national stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, safety, and system engineering standards.