TFDM Integration Chief Systems Engineer

Job ID 2509967

Location ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, US

Date Posted 2025-09-19

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 is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide system integration support to the FAA Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program office. This role is onsite and up to 30% travel is required. Responsibilities include the following

• Develop and maintain integration plans that detail the sequencing, timing, and technical steps required for TFDM deployment across NAS facilities.
• Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and contractors to align integration schedules and deliverables with broader NAS modernization efforts.
• Support the design and management of system interfaces between TFDM and other systems such as STARS, ERAM, SWIM, TBFM, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compatibility and data integrity across all TFDM interfaces, including the use of FIXM and SWIM-compliant formats.
• Develop integration test plans and participate in system integration testing (SIT), factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT). Identify, isolate, and resolve integration defects across TFDM subsystems and interfacing systems.
• Support the technical aspects of TFDM site implementation activities, including adaptation data validation, system configuration, and equipment compatibility assessments.
• Coordinate with Deployment Leads and Site Implementation Teams to ensure successful system activation at terminal facilities.
• Ensure all integration activities adhere to FAA requirements, including DO-278A software assurance levels, cybersecurity policies, and safety risk management documentation.
• Support updates to the System Requirements Specification (SRS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Site-Specific Implementation Plans (SSIPs).
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 18 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with FAA acquisition and systems engineering processes, including documentation and coordination requirements.
• Experience in integrating work efforts involving National Airspace System (NAS) decision support systems.
• Skilled in using MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills using both technical and user-friendly language, including the ability to summarize discussions and action items.
• Possess a flexible personality, self-motivated and willingness to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot system integration issues using logs and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to satisfy FAA resume and security approval requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
  
  

Required Clearance

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a public trust.