A3 Technology, Inc. is seeking an Integration Technical Specialist to join our Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
This is a 100% on-site, full-time position at the William J Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.TFDM is the surface management solution for the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). With growing congestion on the airport surface due to the increase in commercial air traffic nationwide, the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning on the airport ground is critical. TFDM will be:
- Modernizing the air traffic control tower equipment by improving the exchange of electronic flight data and implementing electronic flight strips in the tower.
- Streamlining the flow of departures on the surface to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions.
- Optimizing the experience for the flying public, Air Traffic Control (ATC), and the airline industry by improving the collaboration and decision-making capabilities between the gate and the tower.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain integration plans that detail the sequencing, timing, and technical steps required for TFDM deployment across NAS facilities.
- Collaborate with FAA stakeholders (e.g., AJM, AJT, AJW, ANG) 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 (airlines, airports, surface surveillance systems).
- 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).
- Investigate and troubleshoot system integration issues using logs, diagnostic tools, and coordination with software and hardware engineers.
- Conduct root cause analysis for system failures or integration anomalies during lab and live operations.
- Create and maintain integration documentation including network diagrams, interface specifications, integration checklists, and test reports.
- Contribute to the creation of system-level engineering artifacts for configuration management and baseline control.
- Work closely with TFDM software developers, hardware engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program managers to ensure aligned integration activities.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders such as airport operations, airline partners, and OEMs to ensure real-time surface data exchange and operational readiness.
- Identify and document risks associated with integration activities and propose mitigation strategies.
- Support the TFDM IPT in resolving integration risks and technical dependencies across programs (e.g., TFMS, SWIM, TBFM).
- Recommend enhancements to integration processes, tools, and test automation to improve system deployment efficiency and reliability.
- Stay current with FAA NextGen initiatives and surface management advancements to ensure TFDM evolves in alignment with future technologies.
- Moderate travel may be required.
Education:
- HS Diploma/GED and 1-25 years of related work experience OR
- Associates of Arts/Science Degree in a related technical field and 1-23 years of related work experience OR
- Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in a related technical field and 1-21 years of related work experience.
Additionally, US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance. Verification of past employment, education and references is also required. It is imperative that candidates be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.The salary range for positions is $50,000 to $175,000.
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, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, compensation may be influenced by applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and established contract wage rates.At A3 Technology, Inc., we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer.
We're committed to considering all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other protected status.
