Computer Scientist (Software Developer)

ASRC Federal Technical Services is seeking a Software Developer to join our NextGen Weather Processor (NWP) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. 

The fully-automated NWP identifies aviation safety hazards and translates weather information needed to predict route blockage and airspace capacity constraints up to 8 hours in advance. 

• Provides a consistent weather picture, with timely analyses and short-term predictive elements tailored to specific aviation requirements.
• Translates the weather picture into reliable airspace constraints for integration into air traffic decision-making.
• Enables safe, timely, and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS) in all kinds of weather and seasons.
• Consolidates multiple FAA weather programs with overlapping capabilities into a single NextGen weather system.

We are looking for an experienced individual to work independently and in a team environment. This individual:

• Highly technical computer scientist with expertise in NAS programs and its state-of-the-art systems.
• Applicable functional areas include superior proficiency and knowledge of the NAS system hardware and software, knowledge of FAA procedural requirements, real-time design and development, testing and interface of software and computer hardware systems, regression impact analysis, reliability, maintainability, human factors, standardization and other reengineering regarding FAA missions and NAS systems.
• Perform system-wide analysis and functional allocations, business process modeling and reengineering, internal operating systems, databases, and network architectures.
• Using prescribed methods and information furnished, develops draft inputs to program documentation as it relates to any of the support functions.
• Performs assignments on a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standards techniques, procedures, and criteria as they apply to technical tasks.
• Develops new technology, modifies the structure of existing software products, and provides technical guidance to complex projects.
• Reviews final draft documents for conformity to requirements and completeness.
• Tracks preparation and delivery status of required deliverables.
• Attends and may lead meetings, design reviews, working groups and briefings.
• Reports issues and problems and recommends solutions.
• Performs other related duties in line with tasks assignments.

Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and fifteen (15) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field.  OR
  • Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twelve (12) years related work experience in a computer science or math field. OR
  • PhD or Doctorial in a related field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and three (3) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field.
• Permanent Residency (with 3 years residing in the US) or US Citizenship is required for the FAA Public Trust/background investigation.  
• Proficient in release branch methodology
• Proficient with UNIX/Linux Operating Systems (RHEL)
• Proficient with Version Control (Git preferred)
• Proficient with Automated Build Tools (Bamboo, Gradle, Maven, etc.)
• Proficient with Python and Shell Scripting
• Proficient with DevOps methodology
• Ability to work independently, as well as a team
• Ability to research and problem solve.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Software Containerization (Docker, etc.)
• Familiar with with Javascript
• Familiar with with Java
• Familiar with AngularJS or similar Frameworks
• Familiar with Data Engineering (JSON Schema, XML, Schema Definition, etc.)
• Familiar with Object Relational Databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).

Essential Job Duties                                                 

• Provide 2nd Level Engineering support for NextGen Weather Processor.
• Support software development/testing/integration/troubleshooting activities for NWP systems.
• Review and comment on system engineering documents; system requirement documents; software testing documents; training material.
• Attend system design reviews; technical interchange meetings; any other meetings as requested to support program and team.
• Possess a technical understanding of systems; databases; networking; computing environments; virtualization.
• Produce efficient or elegant code based on requirements.
• Able to support software applications in Linux environments.
• Able to provide troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining and improving existing software.
• Able to provide end-user functionality support to the field remotely via the helpdesk.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours.
• Occasional travel.
• Cubicle environment.