Integration Technical Specialist Job Listing at SAIC in Atlantic City, NJ (Job ID 2509044)

Description

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 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.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, or technical related field and 2-8 years of relevant engineering/aviation experience, preferably with FAA systems.

Required Clearance:

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust.