TFDM Integration Chief Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer – Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM)

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Travel: Up to 30% of time onsite

• Develop and maintain integration plans detailing sequencing, timing, and technical steps for TFDM deployment across NAS facilities.
• Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and contractors to align integration schedules and deliverables with broader NAS modernization efforts.
• Design and manage system interfaces between TFDM and other systems such as STARS, ERAM, SWIM, TBFM, and external stakeholders, ensuring compatibility and data integrity using 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 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).

• 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 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.
• Flexible personality, self‑motivated, and willingness to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as 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.
• Willingness to travel.

• Public Trust (obtainable)

Target salary range: $160,001 – $200,000.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis. There is no deadline.