Software Developer / Adaptation Specialist

P17 Solutions•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

P17 Solutions has an immediate need for a skilled Adaptation Specialist to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) Program. The Adaptation Specialist shall provide site-specific configuration, integration, validation, and maintenance support of TFDM capabilities at terminal facilities. The Adaptation Specialist is a subject matter expert responsible for translating operational requirements and local air traffic control procedures into facility-specific configurations (adaptations) that enable safe, efficient, and tailored deployment of the TFDM system. This position plays a critical role in ensuring successful deployment and transition of TFDM capabilities into operational use at FAA terminal facilities, while maintaining alignment with national standards and program baselines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
Prior experience working with or within the FAA's TFDM, TFMS, or ERAM programs.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in aviation systems adaptation, air traffic operations, or system integration roles.
Ability to interpret operational needs into technical requirements and translate them into functional system configurations.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, 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%
MS Office Suite
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
Methodologies: Project Leadership (Agile), System Architecture, Configuration Management, Operational Support
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.
Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, FAA Order 1600.1F and FAA Order 1600.78 employees are required to submit fingerprints and pass a 7-year background investigation.
Employees may also be required to pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with configuration management tools, geospatial layouts, or data adaptation platforms.
Strong knowledge of terminal facility layouts, aircraft movement, and ATC procedures.
Familiarity with FAA's implementation lifecycle (e.g., waterfall, Agile), Acquisition Management System (AMS), and Joint Resources Council (JRC) processes.
Experience using FAA's adaptation development environments, such as URET or TDDS.
Knowledge of enterprise geospatial systems such as ARCGIS or AutoCAD for airport layouts.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and support TFDM program software and architect.
Duties include Adaptation Specialist, Software Release Management, Implementation COTS for lab management, enterprise design support and maintenance planning, and software development.
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of internal scenario generation tools and supporting applications using Java, Python, and Maven.
Architect and maintain the TFDM SWIM data pipeline and supporting virtual machine infrastructure, including always-on asynchronous multithreaded systems.
Develop and maintain automation and adaptation tools supporting TFDM initiatives using: Java, Python, JavaScript / TypeScript, React, Spring Boot, Electron.
Support software installation, configuration, adaptation, acquisitions and operational testing environments for TFDM systems and labs.
Design and support enterprise-level TFDM SWIM data integration system utilizing: Configure operational parameters including gate and stand layouts, surface routing, flight data rules, and alerting thresholds.
Maintain operational systems supporting TFDM training and adaptation workflows.
Support rapid application development with custom stack of Linux, Oracle, Node JS, HTML, and CSS.
Develop, manage, and validate site-specific TFDM configurations (e.g., gate/stand layouts, surface routing, flight data rules, alerting parameters).
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.
Use adaptation tools and configuration management systems to input, update, and version-control site adaptations.
Participate in pre-deployment assessments, dry-runs, and readiness reviews to ensure adaptation accuracy and completeness.
Support system integration testing (SIT), joint site acceptance testing (JSAT), and operational testing (OT&E) efforts.
Ensure compliance with enterprise-level architecture, safety, and system engineering standards.
Assist in 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 purposes.
Provide training, guidance, and technical support on adaptation concepts to local and national stakeholders.
Applied domain expertise in: AT Operations, TFDM Systems and workflow, Communication with stakeholders and operational personnel