SAIC
Job Description 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.Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.