Position Summary:

P17 Solutions has an immediate need for a highly skilled Software Integration Specialist to support the end-to-end integration of TFDM capabilities into the National Airspace System (NAS) supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. This position is responsible for the technical oversight, coordination, and execution of TFDM software integration with FAA legacy and modern systems at both the enterprise and terminal levels.

The Software Integration Specialist will work collaboratively with system engineers, developers, program managers, site deployment teams, and air traffic stakeholders to ensure seamless software interoperability, compliance with FAA standards, and successful site activation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the integration of TFDM software components with other FAA automation platforms (e.g., ERAM, STARS, TFMS, TBFM, SWIM).
• Coordinate with engineering, testing, cybersecurity, and operations teams to validate interface functionality, data exchange, and end-to-end workflows.
• Develop and execute integration test plans, interface control documents (ICDs), and interface verification procedures.
• Troubleshoot software issues across system boundaries and coordinate with development teams to implement corrective actions.
• Support Software Qualification Testing (SQT), Integration and Formal Qualification Testing (I&FQT), and Operational Testing & Evaluation (OT&E).
• Collaborate with site implementation teams to enable localized integration activities and troubleshoot in-situ performance concerns.
• Ensure software builds are properly deployed, version-controlled, and validated at both the enterprise and site levels.
• Provide integration support for FAA cybersecurity compliance, including software patching, hardening, and security testing.
• Maintain traceability of integration requirements and configurations through FAA-approved configuration management systems.
• Participate in technical working groups, readiness reviews, and problem resolution meetings to represent integration interests.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• Jr Level minimum 5 years of experience; Mid Level minimum 10 years of experience in software integration, systems engineering, or enterprise-level software deployments.
• Strong technical knowledge of FAA automation systems and interfaces, such as ERAM, STARS, TFMS, or TBFM.
• Demonstrated experience with system-of-systems integration, interface control, and testing in a mission-critical environment.
• Proficiency with scripting languages, Linux environments, network protocols, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Familiarity with FAA's SWIM architecture, NAS Enterprise Messaging Service (NEMS), and NAS data standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to isolate root causes in multi-system environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce technical documentation and brief stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting TFDM software development or deployment.
• Knowledge of FAA's Acquisition Management System (AMS) lifecycle and the Joint Resources Council (JRC) processes.
• Experience with Agile software development environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
• Understanding of FAA cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and ATO processes.
• Hands-on experience with tools like DOORS, JIRA, Git, Jenkins, and Splunk in a regulated environment.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Travel Requirement: Occasional travel to FAA facilities or integration labs (estimated <25%).