Software Engineer - Level 3 (Pomona, NJ)

Advanced Sciences and Technologies, LLC; Atlantic City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Sciences and Technologies (AS&T) seeks a Software Engineer – Level 3 in Pomona, NJ with extensive experience to lead SDI software development for FAA. You will guide design, implementation, testing, and integration, mentoring engineers and collaborating with systems, test personnel, and stakeholders in an Agile environment.

This role offers hybrid flexibility at the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC), Atlantic City, NJ, with flexible core hours and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with Java, NodeJS, JavaScript, React, Express, and PHP.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of software components for the SDI project.
• Translate requirements into maintainable software designs and implementation plans.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, test personnel, and stakeholders to meet functional and operational requirements.
• Participate in Agile planning, estimation, reviews, and development activities.

Skills

Java

NodeJS

JavaScript

React

Express

PHP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Ansible

Bitbucket

Docker

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Software Engineer - Level 3 (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 3 and contribute your extensive software engineering experience to 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 lead complex development activities, provide technical guidance to other engineers, and deliver reliable software capabilities that support vehicle position data processing, display, distribution, and airspace management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of software components supporting SDI.
• Translate complex requirements into maintainable software designs and implementation plans.
• Develop and enhance software using appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and development tools.
• Conduct code reviews, identify potential design and implementation issues, and promote adherence to established software engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects, integration challenges, and performance issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced software engineers.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, test personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure software solutions satisfy functional and operational requirements.
• Participate in Agile planning, estimation, reviews, and other software development activities.
• Support technical documentation, system integration, release preparation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Extensive familiarity with programming languages relevant to the technology employed, including Java, NodeJS, JavaScript, React, Express, and PHP.
• Demonstrated experience independently designing, developing, testing, and maintaining complex software applications.

Desired Skills / Experience

• Experience with Java, NodeJS, JavaScript, React, Express, and PHP and modern web development.
• Experience with Ansible, Bitbucket, Docker, Git, and Jenkins.
• Experience with software integration, application performance, debugging, and automated testing.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, continuous integration, and deployment workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical disciplines.
• Experience providing technical guidance, reviewing code, and supporting the professional development of other engineers.

Background/Security Requirements

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

Work Details

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 [e-mail].

AS&T is an EOE - M/F/D/V AS&T

Offers a first class benefits package, competitive salary and bonus incentives.