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ATEC, LLC

Software Engineer (TGF)

NJ

$60K - $95K/yr

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 ...

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Civil Project Engineer

Charleston, WV

$82.60K - $110.30K/yr

Our executive search firm is representing a full-service architecture, civil engineering ... Energy or Aviation. * Software experience with Micro Office, AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.

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Civil Project Engineer

Charleston, WV

$82.60K - $110.30K/yr

Our executive search firm is representing a full-service architecture, civil engineering ... Energy or Aviation. * Software experience with Micro Office, AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.

Garmin

.NET Core Software Engineer 2

Chandler, AZ · On-site

NET Core Software Engineer 2 in Chandler, AZ. In this role, you will be responsible for developing ... aviation products and applications, as well as leading technical efforts and mentoring less ...

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Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Software (SW) Engineer FLSA: Exempt Clearance: Secret Location: On-site Redstone Arsenal Job Type ... Army systems This position supports the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation ...

NTA, Inc.

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Huntsville, AL

Software (SW) Engineer FLSA: Exempt Clearance: Secret Location: On-site Redstone Arsenal Job Type ... This position supports the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for day aviation software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Aviation Software Engineer vs Day Aviation Systems Analyst?

AspectDay Aviation Software EngineerDay Aviation Systems Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, programming skillsBachelor's in IT, Business, or related field, systems analysis skills
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, coding, testingBusiness and technical teams, system evaluation and requirements gathering
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, aerospace companies, aviation software firmsAirlines, airport operations, aviation service providers

While both roles support aviation operations, the Day Aviation Software Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining software applications, whereas the Day Aviation Systems Analyst analyzes existing systems to improve efficiency and gather requirements. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the aviation industry.

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Software Engineer (TGF)

Software Engineer (TGF)

ATEC, LLC

$60K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Software Engineer

This position is located on-site at the FAA WJHTC, at the Atlantic City Airport in New Jersey.

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
  • 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

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