Senior Surveillance and Radar Systems Engineer
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About the Position
Senior Surveillance and Radar Systems Engineer
Shape the Future of Air Traffic Management with Peraton
Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS). As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Peraton delivers the engineering expertise and mission-critical solutions that keep our nation’s skies safe, connected, and reliable.
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer with hands-on experience supporting FAA surveillance and radar systems to help modernize the technology behind air traffic management. In this role, you’ll apply your systems engineering expertise to complex surveillance technologies, system integration, and performance analysis that support the safety and reliability of the NAS.
Work Location: This position is located out of Herndon, VA. There is also telework and hybrid flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, and validation.
- Apply technical expertise in FAA surveillance and radar systems to evaluate system performance, resolve technical challenges, and support modernization initiatives.
- Develop and assess system architectures, engineering concepts, trade studies, and technical analyses to optimize performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with FAA stakeholders, engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure system requirements and program objectives are met.
- Develop and present technical documentation, reports, and recommendations to support engineering decisions and program execution.
Requirements
- Extensive experience with aviation surface radar or surveillance technologies and FAA programs
- 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree (or an additional 4 years without the degree)
- Strong foundation in requirements analysis, system integration, and testing.
- Contribute to trade studies and analyses under the mentorship of senior engineers
- Participate in system-level reviews and provide hands-on support for integration and testing activities
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
We Offer
- Competitive salary range: $104,000 - $166,000
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays.
- Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that protect the integrity of the National Airspace System (NAS) and support the next generation of air traffic management.
About the Company
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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