Software Engineer (TGF

About the Organization ATEC is a leading engineering and computer science organization providing support to the Federal Aviation Administration since 2005. ATEC has established an internal process that works with clients and industry leaders to identify and bring new opportunities to life. We build creative, forward thinking solutions to support and maintain the FAA National Air Space. Our mission is to provide excellent support in aerospace sciences, by fostering employee innovation and growth.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Location WJHTC

Software Engineer

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This position is 100% on-site at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Candidates must be able to report to this location as required. Applicants who do not currently reside within commuting distance must be willing to relocate prior to their start date. Relocation assistance is not provided.

ATEC is looking for Software Engineers to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Target Generation Facility (TGF). The TGFdevelops next-generation air traffic simulation tools, aircraft integrations, and graphical training platforms. This role blends real-time systems, graphical user interface development, aircraft dynamics, networking, and emerging artificial intelligence applications.

If you’re excited about simulation, aviation, and intelligent systems — we want to hear from you!

• Work on real-world national airspace research
• Build intelligent, adaptive aviation training systems
• Combine coding, aviation, and emerging technology
• High visibility projects with real operational impact

• Develop simulation software supporting air traffic and aircraft operations
• Build graphical user interfaces for scenario editors, instructor dashboards, and simulation controls
• Support distributed, networked simulation environments
• Help design an intelligent aviation training system with performance analytics
• Explore artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in simulation and training

• Proficiency in Java, C++, JavaScript, Type Script, or Python
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces
• Interest in aviation, simulation, or real-time systems
• Basic networking knowledge
• Curiosity about artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Experience flight simulation
• Knowledge of aircraft dynamics or air traffic operations
• Experience with web dashboards or data visualization
• Exposure to machine learning frameworks

• Engineering, math, and science degrees are required with 3+years of experience. A master's degree in an appropriate discipline will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of relevant experience. Eight (8) yearsof relevant experience over and above the minimum experience requirements for the position will be considered equivalent to a bachelor's degree.

• US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation
• Has been living in the US for at least the past 3 years

• Cubicle environment

• Commensurate with years of experience and education.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.