System Engineer / Design Assurance

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 is seeking a System Engineer to join our team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tech Ops Organization. This is an on-site, full-time position located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace in Egg Harbor Township NJ.

The System Engineer with mid-senior level expertise in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and system integration to support federal and enterprise-scale modernization initiatives. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and managing secure, automated infrastructure supporting software development and testing environments across multiple FAA programs and cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in infrastructure-as-code, containerization, CI/CD automation, and multi-cloud management, combined with a solid background in software engineering and federal systems compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps infrastructure and pipelines supporting software development, testing, and deployment in hybrid cloud environments.
• Architect and manage containerized platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to optimize scalability, performance, and security.
• Develop and automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, and related Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools
• Administer cloud platforms (AWS, Red Hat OpenShift) including EC2, S3, IAM, and VDI environments supporting 100 users.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and other tools to streamline software delivery and reduce deployment times.
• Integrate and maintain SSO and access management systems (Keycloak, Zscaler Private Access) to ensure secure, unified authentication across platforms.
• Serve as a technical liaison between engineering teams, federal stakeholders, and leadership-translating technical requirements into actionable solutions.
• Support legacy-to-cloud migration efforts, ensuring compliance with FAA and federal cybersecurity standards.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to Agile/Scrum development cycles, supporting backlog grooming, sprint planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience and 8 years
• OR Master's degree in, Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience and 5 year
• 8 years of hands-on experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure management.
• Proven experience with:
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Containerization
• Cloud Platforms
• CI/CD Tools
• Programming Languages
• Security & Access Management
• Proficiency with engineering design tools.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile, SDLC, and CI/CD methodologies
• Excellent communication skills, with experience interfacing with federal clients or enterprise stakeholders
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and prior work with FAA programs
• Experience with configuration management tools, geospatial layouts, or data adaptation platforms.
• Knowledge of design assurance principles in safety-critical or regulated industries (aviation, aerospace preferred)
  
  

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

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen
• P17 Solutions is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
  
  

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

• Use any AI tool to generate or suggest responses in real time during interviews (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or similar "answer-assistant" tools).
• Use AI-based live coaching, hidden communication tools, or remote-assistance technologies to obtain real-time help from other individuals or systems.
• Use AI tools that alter or mask their identity, including deepfake video, AI avatars, or AI voice changers.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 nor 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.

Relocation Requirement

Relocation expenses are not considered for this position. Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to onsite location.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours. Cubicle setting.
• Travel about 20%
  
  

Base Pay: The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Benefits: 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. 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.

EEO Statement

P17 Solutions LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

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.