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Basic Qualifications: • 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 #BNATC#BNATC #BNATC Senior Systems Engineer – FAA Surveillance & Radar SystemsShape 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. Key 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. Why Join Peraton? Help shape the future of airspace safety by supporting the surveillance and radar technologies that enable safe, efficient air traffic operations nationwide. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and FAA stakeholders on mission-critical systems that protect the integrity of the NAS and support the next generation of air traffic management. At Peraton, your expertise makes a difference. Bring your FAA surveillance and radar experience to a mission that matters. Senior Systems Engineer – FAA Surveillance & Radar Systems 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. Key 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. Why Join Peraton? Help shape the future of airspace safety by supporting the surveillance and radar technologies that enable safe, efficient air traffic operations nationwide. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and FAA stakeholders on mission-critical systems that protect the integrity of the NAS and support the next generation of air traffic management. At Peraton, your expertise makes a difference. Bring your FAA surveillance and radar experience to a mission that matters. Basic Qualifications: • 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 #BNATC #BNATC #BNATC

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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
Work Location: This position is located out of Herndon, VA. There is also telework and hybrid flexibility.
Key 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.
At Peraton, your expertise makes a difference. Bring your FAA surveillance and radar experience to a mission that matters.
Senior Systems Engineer – FAA Surveillance & Radar Systems
Shape the Future of Air Traffic Management with Peraton
Work Location: This position is located out of Herndon, VA. There is also telework and hybrid flexibility.
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.
Why Join Peraton?
At Peraton, your expertise makes a difference. Bring your FAA surveillance and radar experience to a mission that matters.

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