Software Engineer (TGF) (NJ, Egg Harbor Township)

Software Engineer

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!

WHY THIS ROLE?

• 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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop simulation software supporting air traffic and aircraft operations
• Build graphical user interfaces for scenario editors, instructor dashboards, and simulation controls
• Create and maintain X-Plane 12 plugins and aircraft performance models
• 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in Java, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, 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

ADDITIONAL SKILLS A PLUS:

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

EDUCATION/YEARS of EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a Bachelor's degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of math, statistics, and computer science with 0 to 7 years of experience.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Cubicle environment

PAY RANGE:

• $60,000-$95,000 (commensurate with years of experience)

BENEFITS:

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