Senior Software Developer

About P17 Solutions:

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Position Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Development & Testing

  • 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.

  SWIM Data Integration & Infrastructure

  • 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.

  Application Development & Automation

  • 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 HTML and CSS.
  • Support software installation configuration adaptation acquisitions and operational testing environments for TFDM systems and labs.

  Site Adaptation & Configuration Management

  • 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.

  Stakeholder Collaboration & Training

  • 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Aviation Engineering Computer Science Systems Engineering or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Prior experience working with or within the FAAs 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%).

Core Skills:

• 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 MS Office Suite
• Methodologies: Agile Project Leadership System Architecture Configuration Management Operational Support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of FAAs 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).

Work Environment:

• 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

Relocation: N/A

Work Environment

• Full-time on-site position; located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center Egg Harbor Township NJ
• Preference given to those that reside within 90 miles of the WJHTC. You may be disqualified if you do not reside in the Atlantic City Region NJ or fail to provide an accurate place of residency.
• Collaboration with team members or stakeholders may require standing or moving between workstations as needed.
• Extended and prolonged periods of computer use
• Extensive domestic travel greater than 50%

Compensation & Benefits

At P17 Solutions we are dedicated to investing in the success and well-being of our employees. We offer a competitive compensation salary and a benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. The salary range provided is a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary shall be commensurate with experience qualifications certifications locality clearance level and contract requirements.

Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive health dental and vision coverage life insurance a 401(k) retirement plan educational assistance generous leave policies 11 paid holidays and any additional paid leave required by law.

AI Disclosure/Consent

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

P17 Solutions is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit qualifications and ability. All employment decisions - including hiring promotion compensation training discipline and termination - are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state and local law.

P17 Solutions does not operate employment programs policies or practices that grant preference based on race sex or any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual merit qualifications and business need.

Federal Nondiscrimination Compliance

Consistent with Executive Order 14173 (Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity) and the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) final rules rescinding the regulatory framework implementing former Executive Order 11246 P17 Solutions does not maintain written affirmative action programs based on race or sex and does not engage in workforce balancing demographic hiring goals or diversity-based quotas of any kind.

P17 Solutions continues to meet its nondiscrimination reasonable accommodation outreach and recordkeeping obligations under Section 503 and VEVRAA to the extent those obligations remain in effect under current OFCCP regulations.

State and Local Law

Where state or local law provides broader nondiscrimination protections or additional protected categories than federal law P17 Solutions complies with those requirements in the applicable jurisdiction. Employees and applicants should refer to jurisdiction-specific policy addenda where applicable.

Reasonable Accommodation

P17 Solutions provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and to protected veterans consistent with the ADA Section 503 VEVRAA and applicable state law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC