Software Engineer - Level 1 (Pomona, NJ)

 

Company: Advanced Sciences and Technologies (AS&T)
Location: William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC), Atlantic City, NJ (Hybrid Flexibility)

Job Description
Join our team at AS&T as a Software Engineer – Level 1 and provide senior technical leadership in advancing the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Space Data Integrator (SDI) project. SDI is an operational prototype designed to enhance the integration of launch and reentry vehicles into the National Airspace System (NAS). In this role, you will apply extensive software engineering expertise to guide technical decisions, oversee complex software development efforts, and help ensure the reliability, performance, and long-term sustainability of systems supporting space operations and airspace management.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions supporting SDI capabilities, including vehicle position data processing, display, and distribution.
• Establish and promote software engineering standards, coding practices, architectural principles, and quality assurance processes.
• Analyze complex technical challenges, recommend solutions, and guide the resolution of issues affecting system performance, reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Mentor software engineers, conduct technical reviews, and support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the development team.
• Collaborate with project leadership, system stakeholders, and other technical teams to translate operational needs into effective software solutions.
• Contribute to Agile planning, technical assessments, risk management, and delivery planning to support project objectives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to system functionality, development efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 20 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with programming languages and software technologies relevant to the systems being developed, including Java, NodeJS, JavaScript, React, Express, and PHP.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex software engineering efforts and provide technical direction to development teams.

Desired Skills / Experience

• Experience with Java, NodeJS, JavaScript, React, Express, and PHP and modern web development.
• Experience with Ansible, Bitbucket, Docker, Git, Jenkins, or comparable development and deployment tools.
• Experience with system integration, distributed applications, software architecture, and complex operational systems.
• Experience with Agile software development practices and continuous integration and delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated mentoring, technical leadership, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Background/Security Requirements

• Must be able to pass an Enhanced Background Investigation (SF-85), subject to applicable position requirements.

Ability to Work Remotely
The primary location is WJHTC, Atlantic City, NJ, occasional ability for remote work.

Work Schedule
Flexible hours with core hours between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

AS&T is an EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

AS&T is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. AS&T will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at admin@adv-sci-tech.com.

AS&T is an EOE - M/F/D/V AS&T
Offers a first class benefits package, competitive salary and bonus incentives.