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