Telecommunications Workstream 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 a Telecommunications Workstream Safety Lead to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The ideal candidate willprovide safety oversight compliance assurance and risk management for FAAs telecommunications modernization this role you will leadsafety risk assessments hazard analyses and mitigation planningfor telecommunications infrastructure and services including data voice and secure position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.

In this position you will:

• Conducting root cause analysis and driving corrective/preventive actions.

• Manage and evaluate contractor and subcontractor safety performance.

• Leadsafety risk management activitiesacross telecommunications systems and workstreams.

• Develop implement and overseesafety assessments hazard analyses and corrective actions.

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

• Provide safety expertise duringdesign reviews modernization planning and system readiness assessments.

• Overseetesting validation and verificationof telecommunications systems ensuring safety requirements are met.

• Conductsafety audits inspections and incident investigations.

• Maintain accurate audit-readysafety documentation reports and risk registers.

• Collaborate with engineers contractors and FAA stakeholders to embedsafety-by-design principles.

• Support integration ofNextGen telecommunications capabilitieswith NAS systems.

• Deliverbriefings and safety recommendationsto FAA leadership and senior stakeholders.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and the Telecommunications Workstream Safety Lead you will ensure that these networks and systems meet rigorous FAA safety and compliance standards. Your leadership will directly strengthen the FAAs ability to maintain safe resilient and future-ready communications protecting both the flying public and the infrastructure that supports national airspace operations.

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 in telecommunications aerospace or federal programs.

• Strong knowledge of safety engineering methodologies (FMEA FTA hazard analysis).

• Familiarity with telecommunications systems (voice data fiber and IP-based communications).

• Experience developing and maintaining safety cases hazard logs and compliance reports.

• Strong knowledge of network and telecommunications resiliency standards.
• Ability to integrate safety with cybersecurity availability and interoperability requirements.

• Familiarity with risk monitoring tools and safety performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.

• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) or PE (Professional Engineer).

• Experience supporting FAA NextGen modernization programs or NAS telecommunications systems.

• Familiarity with international aviation safety standards (ICAO ITU-T).

• Background in fiber optics wireless or satellite communications safety.

• Experience using automated tools for safety analysis monitoring and reporting.

• Experience withFAA or federal safety standardsrelated to telecommunications systems.

• Demonstrated ability to applyFAA SMS principles and federal safety frameworks.

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