Surveillance Systems Safety Lead

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs 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 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.

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking aSurveillance Systems Safety Lead to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and oversight for the safety engineering and compliance of FAAs surveillance and radar this role you will ensure that safety risk management hazard analysis and mitigation strategies are fully integrated into thedesign testing deployment and sustainmentof surveillance systems critical to theNational Airspace System (NAS).This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.

In this position you will:

• Leadsafety risk managementand compliance efforts for FAA surveillance and radar systems.

• Develop and executesafety assessments hazard analyses and mitigation strategies.

• Overseesystem safety planning testing and verification activitiesfor new and legacy systems.

• Collaborate with engineers contractors and stakeholders toembed safety requirements into system designs.

• Ensure compliance withFAA Safety Management System (SMS) OSHA and federal safety standards.

• Conduct and managesafety audits readiness reviews and incident investigations.

• Maintain and updatesafety documentation safety cases and compliance reports.

• Support the integration ofNextGen surveillance technologiesinto the NAS with safety as a core requirement.

• Providebriefings risk assessments and recommendationsto FAA leadership.

• Mentor engineers and project teams onsafety best practices and continuous improvement.

• Partner with engineers program managers and FAA stakeholders to guarantee these systems operate with the highest levels of safety resiliency and reliability.
• Preparingsafety documentation compliance reports and risk assessments.
• Oversee contractor safety performancein complex multi-stakeholder programs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective actionsfor safety events.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and the Surveillance Systems Safety Lead you will ensure these systems meet stringent safety standards and remain resilient against failures and operational hazards. Your leadership will directly impact the FAAs ability to manage the airspace safely and efficiently safeguarding millions of passengers and supporting the next generation of aviation infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience; or Masters degree and 6 years; or Associates degree and 10 years experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
• Experience in system safety preferably within federal aerospace or defense programs.
• Strong knowledge of safety engineering methodologies (fault tree analysis FMEA hazard analysis).
• Familiarity with surveillance systems radar technologies and cooperative surveillance (ADS-B Mode S etc.).
• Knowledge of federal acquisition and safety standards.
• Experience supporting system verification validation and certification activities.
• Strong understanding of safety performance metrics and continuous monitoring frameworks.
• Certification in Safety Management (e.g. Certified Safety Professional CSP Certified Systems Engineering Professional CSEP with safety emphasis ASP - Associate Safety Professional SMS Safety Mgmt Specialist CHST Construction Safety).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
• Experience applyingFAA Safety Management System (SMS)principles and practices.
• Experience withFAA NextGen modernization programsand safety dependencies.
• Experience leading safety programs formission-critical or safety-critical aviation systems.
• Masters degree inSafety Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Professional certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer).
• Familiarity withfederal safety policies ICAO standards and international aviation safety practices.
• Background inautomation of safety analysis and safety data visualization.

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