Senior Systems Architect, Advisor

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Business National Airspace and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.

Were 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 worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.

The Senior Systems Architect Advisor provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in the design integration and sustainment of critical FAA National Airspace System (NAS) automation this high-impact role you will guide the modernization and mission continuity of systems that form the backbone of U.S. air traffic operationsincluding ERAMS STARS ATOP MEARTS and TFMS.

By applying advanced architectural practices you will ensure these systems remain reliable secure and interoperable while supporting FAAs long-term vision for a modernized NAS. Working closely with FAA stakeholders contractors and engineering teams you will influence architectural direction validate approaches and ensure solutions align with program and mission objectives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of U.S. aviation infrastructure delivering architectures that directly impact air traffic safety efficiency and resilience.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Architect Advisor:

• Architectural Leadership: Define design and validate architectures for complex large-scale FAA automation systems ensuring alignment with enterprise goals performance needs and regulatory requirements.

• Integration and Modernization: Develop strategies to integrate new technologies and capabilities into existing FAA infrastructures supporting mission-critical functions such as collection analysis production and dissemination of air traffic data.

• Mission Continuity: Safeguard the reliability availability and scalability of automation systems that directly impact the National Airspace System.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with FAA leadership engineering teams and contractors to align architectural approaches with program objectives stakeholder needs and industry best practices.

• Technical Analysis: Conduct cost-benefit analyses and trade studies to determine optimal solutions leveraging commercial off-the-shelf products reusable components and custom designs as needed.

• Interoperability and Standards Compliance: Ensure architectures comply with FAA enterprise technical frameworks security standards and interoperability requirements across systems and domains.

• Innovation and Strategy: Identify emerging technologies evaluate their potential and recommend strategies for adoption to strengthen the FAAs long-term automation capabilities.

• Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer: Provide technical guidance mentoring and oversight to engineering teams to ensure architectural consistency and high-quality design outcomes.

• Executive Communication: Deliver clear and persuasive insights on architecture tradeoffs risks and recommendations to FAA stakeholders and executive leadership.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Extensive background supporting FAA programs with in-depth knowledge of NAS Automation architectures such as ERAMS STARS ATOP MEARTS and/or TFMS.

• Demonstrated expertise in designing evaluating and integrating large-scale automation system architectures for mission-critical environments.

• Proven ability to lead architecture development across multiple domains balancing performance security scalability and interoperability.

• Strong track record of collaboration with FAA stakeholders contractors and engineering teams to align architectural solutions with program and mission objectives.

• Ability to interpret complex technical requirements and translate them into practical reliable and future-ready solutions that ensure the integrity and modernization of FAA automation systems.

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

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