Senior Software Developer

P17 Solutions LLC•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

P17 Solutions is a distinguished Small Business Administration 8(a) certified company, specializing in delivering professional services to a diverse range of clients, including Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, industry partners, and organizations across both public and private sectors. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a proven track record of success, we have established ourselves as a trusted and reliable provider of cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Our legacy of exceptional performance and execution reflects our unwavering dedication to our clients. Over the years, we have cultivated strong, trusted relationships with both our FAA partners and private sector customers, positioning ourselves as a reliable pillar of support and expertise. At P17 Solutions, we are more than just a company; we are your trusted strategic partner in navigating the intricate landscape of government, industry, and technology. Join us on our journey of innovation and excellence as we continue to shape the future of transportation and public services. Together, we can achieve transformative solutions that drive progress and success. Visit us at www.p17solutions.com 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.

Requirements

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%).

Nice To Haves

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).

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) 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.
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 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.
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.
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.