Systems Integration Engineer - SME

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) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer - SME to join our team and help shape the future of U.S. airspace operations. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that FAA National Airspace Systems are upgraded in a timely manner.

Work Location:

• This position is required to be on-site, primarily located in Herndon, VA, with an alternate work location available in Bowie, MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements.

Your Impact:

Our team of technologists and aviation experts are supporting the FAA update of new systems to National Airspace System (NAS).

• Identify and evaluate efficiencies, and support the cross-program planning and integration of onsite implementation activities to mitigate site disruption and use resources effectively
• Provide onsite support during implementation activities at complex critical implementation sites
• Support onboarding, training, staffing, and site prep activities and maintain continuity of deployment to accelerate any IOC milestones in coordination with the program office
• Coordinate TFDM implementation needs/interests across BNATCS Program priorities for ES, FTI, Air Traffic (AT), Technical Operations (TO)
• Provide point of escalation for Site Space conflicts across BNATCS programs
• Support the program in measuring post-implementation efficiency benefits such as planning for cross FAA organization reviews and communications
• Assist with the review of the implementation plan and the identification of improvement areas
• Support the development of project documentation, briefings, presentations, and decision support materials as required
• In coordination with FAA, support review of CDRLs
• Support Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI)

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years’ experience or Masters degree and 10 years’ experience or Associate’s degree and 14 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years’ experience
• Experience creating technical documents such as implementation plans, reports, training
• Hardware and software deployment/installation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior or current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) experience
• Proficiency creating network diagrams and rack elevations using tools such as Visio and Microsoft Office Suite
• Redhat Linux experience
• Strong understanding of power requirements (NEMA plugs, UPS sizing, BTU calculations)
• Knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards (single-mode, multi-mode, CAT6)

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