Adaptation Engineer (Senior)

Position Summary:

P17 Solutions is a distinguished Small Business Administration 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.

P17 Solutions has an immediate need for a Mid-Senior Adaptation Specialist / Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) Program. The Adaptation Specialist / Engineer provides site-specific configuration, integration, validation, and maintenance support of TFDM capabilities at terminal facilities, while also designing, developing, and maintaining the software tools, automation, and data pipelines that support adaptation and scenario generation. This individual is a subject matter expert responsible for translating operational requirements and local air traffic control procedures into facility-specific configurations (adaptations), and for architecting the technical infrastructure that enables 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for TFDM adaptation activities at assigned terminal sites.


• Develop, manage, and validate site-specific TFDM configurations, including gate/stand layouts, surface routing, flight data rules, and alerting parameters/thresholds.


• Collaborate with Air Traffic Control (ATC), Technical Operations, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to gather and interpret operational data, procedures, and local requirements.


• 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, and Electron.


• Design and support the enterprise-level TFDM SWIM data integration system utilizing JMS messaging, asynchronous processing architectures, multithreaded Java services, and PostgreSQL databases.


• Support software installation, configuration, adaptation, acquisition, and operational testing environments for TFDM systems and labs, including rapid application development using a custom stack of Linux, Oracle, Node.js, HTML, and CSS.


• Use adaptation tools and configuration management systems to input, update, and version-control site adaptations.


• Coordinate between development, training, and operational teams to ensure successful scenario deployment and testing.


• 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.


• Maintain operational systems supporting TFDM training and adaptation workflows.


• Provide training, guidance, and technical support on adaptation concepts to local and national stakeholders.

Required Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field


• Minimum of 15 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 written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with air traffic controllers, engineers, and program stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with TFDM, TFMS, STARS, ASDE-X, or other FAA automation platforms.


• 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.


• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS Languages
  
  
  • React, Spring Boot, Electron, Maven, SQL Plus and SQL Developer, Oracle Frameworks & Tools
  
  
  • Git, GitLab, GitLab CI/CD, DockerDevOps & CI/CD
  
  
  • RHEL, VMware Infrastructure
  
  
  • JMS, PostgreSQL Messaging & Data
  
  
  • SharePoint Collaboration Platforms
  
  
  • Project Leadership (Agile), System Architecture, Configuration Management, Operational Support Methodologies
  
  
  • MS Office Suite Productivity Tools
  
  
  
  

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement All candidates must be a US Citizen. The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

Relocation Requirement: Relocation expenses are not offered. Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours. Cubicle setting.


• Significant travel (> 50%).

Total Rewards:

At P17 Solutions, we are dedicated to investing in the success and well-being of our employees. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. The salary range for positions is $100,000 to $125,000. This range is provided as a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate's education, experience and location. In addition, compensation may be influenced by applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and established contract wage rates. NOTE: ** In compliance with local laws, P17 Solutions, LLC presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington D.C."

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.

Interview Requirement: AI DISCLOSURE / CONSENT: The Company values authenticity and fairness in the hiring process. To maintain the integrity of interviews and assessments, applicants are not permitted to:

1.Use any AI tool to generate or suggest responses in real time during interviews (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or similar "answer-assistant" tools).

2.Use AI-based live coaching, hidden communication tools, or remote-assistance technologies to obtain real-time help from other individuals or systems.

3.Use AI tools that alter or mask their identity, including deepfake video, AI avatars, or AI voice changers.

4.Use AI code generators or AI writing tools to complete coding challenges, case studies, or written assessments, unless the assessment instructions explicitly permit such tools.

5.Record or transcribe interviews using AI tools (e.g., Otter.ai, Noty.ai, Fireflies, or similar) without prior explicit consent from the interviewer or recruiter.

6. Applicants may not use AI tools that inflate, or fabricate application materials, online profiles, or credentials such as professional experience, in ways that misrepresent their true qualifications.

Applicants may use AI tools before interviews for preparation (e.g., researching the Company, practicing questions, or reviewing resumes), provided the content submitted is truthful and accurately reflects the applicant's own experience and capabilities.

The company does not authorize or consent to applicants using AI tools during live interviews or assessments, unless explicitly stated. Applicants agree to follow the Company's AI-use rules and affirm that all responses and materials submitted reflect their own authentic experience.

The applicant has the right to withdraw consent at any time. Should consent be withdrawn, the Company will either continue the evaluation or will discontinue the application process if no reasonable alternative exists.

By participating in a P17 Solutions interview, you consent to the AI Disclosure. Failure to comply with the Company's AI-use requirements may result in disqualification from employment consideration.

P17 Solutions LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. P17 Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.

Further, if you are a candidate seeking employment opportunities with P17 Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please send us an email [email protected]. .

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.