TFDM Adaptation Engineer

Job ID: 2510983

Location: ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, US

Date Posted: 2025-10-29

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

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:

• Develop, manage, and validate site adaptation data tailored to each Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) deployment location (e.g., airports, TRACONs).
• Ensure configurations accurately reflect local airspace, surface operations, runway/taxiway layouts, and stakeholder operational procedures.
• Collect and analyze local site data such as flight schedules, runway configurations, surveillance inputs, and facility-specific workflows.
• Coordinate with local air traffic control facilities and airport authorities to obtain accurate, up-to-date operational data.
• Customize TFDM system parameters for surface metering, departure sequencing, runway assignments, and flight data exchange to reflect the unique needs of each site.
• Support the calibration of algorithms to optimize surface traffic management and throughput.
• Use FAA-authorized adaptation tools and software to build, test, and deploy configuration files.
• Maintain version control and configuration management practices to ensure integrity and traceability of adaptation data.
• Ensure consistency and compatibility of adaptation data with interfacing systems such as STARS, ERAM, TBFM, and surface surveillance systems.
• Coordinate interface configurations to support seamless data exchange and operational interoperability.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Dry Runs to validate the performance of site-specific adaptations.
• Conduct pre- and post-deployment validation to ensure the system functions as intended under local operating conditions.
• Collaborate with FAA site leads, facility personnel, airline operators, and airport representatives to define operational needs and validate adaptation outputs.
• Support user feedback collection and incorporate changes into adaptation updates.
• Prepare technical documentation including adaptation guides, site-specific configuration summaries, and version release notes.
• Maintain records of adaptation changes, rationale, and stakeholder approvals in accordance with FAA change management policies.
• Provide on-site or remote support during TFDM system transition, ensuring real-time resolution of adaptation-related issues.
• Assist controllers and technical staff in understanding adaptation elements during the go-live process.
• Recommend updates to the adaptation process based on lessons learned, system feedback, and evolving site requirements.
• Monitor deployed system performance and propose adaptation refinements to enhance operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree and 2 years of experience as an ATC Specialist. May accept additional experience or degrees.

Required Clearance:

• ship.
• 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.