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Description

SAIC has new opportunities to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tech Center in Atlantic City, NJ! These positions are 100% onsite and may require some travel to other airports within the United States.

Job Responsibilities may include:

+ Lead or support the installation, configuration, and validation of TFDM software components on operational hardware at field sites and in lab environments.

+ Ensure proper loading of software builds, patch sets, and configuration files in accordance with FAA-approved deployment packages.

+ Perform software readiness checks prior to deployment, ensuring required baselines, dependencies, and adaptation files are validated and properly staged.

+ Coordinate closely with TFDM integration, adaptation, and hardware teams to align deployment timing and system configurations.

+ Customize and tune software settings based on site-specific adaptation data, including runway configuration, surface traffic rules, and airspace procedures.

+ Validate alignment between TFDM software and interfacing systems such as STARS, ERAM, TBFM, and surveillance feeds.

+ Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Operational Readiness Demonstrations (ORD) to verify system functionality.

+ Document and resolve discrepancies discovered during installation or testing events.

+ Diagnose and resolve software-related problems, including interface errors, data corruption, configuration mismatches, or application crashes.

+ Collaborate with software development teams and vendors to escalate and resolve complex software defects.

+ Support version control, rollback planning, and patch management for TFDM deployments.

+ Track and implement software updates as issued by FAA TFDM Program Office or system vendors, ensuring compliance with software release procedures.

+ Verify successful data exchange and message flow between TFDM and external systems (e.g., SWIM, ASDE-X, Flight Object Exchange).

+ Test FIXM and XML message formatting, timing, and content accuracy during installation and integration phases.

+ Implement secure software configurations in alignment with FAA cybersecurity policies and system accreditation boundaries.

+ Ensure software deployments follow access control protocols, system hardening guidelines, and data protection requirements.

+ Maintain comprehensive installation logs, configuration records, deployment guides, and change documentation for each site.

+ Support formal configuration audits and site certification processes.

+ Work closely with site implementation leads, FAA facility personnel, airport operators, and contractors to support system activation and user transition.

+ Provide on-site or remote technical support during critical events such as initial operating capability (IOC) and full operational capability (FOC).

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

+ Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related technical field and 9+ years of relevant engineering/aviation experience, preferably with FAA systems.

Required Clearance:

+ US Citizenship.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2510754

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