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

• 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.