DevSecOps Engineer

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.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will influence national strategies and policies by guiding decisions on integrating next-generation technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) satellite navigation and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).Whether youre supporting safety validation efforts or leading teams on major FAA programs your work will directly impact the millions of passengers and aviation professionals who rely on safe efficient airspace operations every day.

In this position you will:

• Collaborate with leading experts in government academia and industry to address some of the most complex challenges in modern aviation.
• Contribute to critical research programs at premier facilities such as the William J. Hughes Technical Center where cutting-edge simulations and testing shape the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Bridge research and operational application ensuring innovative solutions are practical safe and ready for deployment across the aviation ecosystem.
• Conduct and guide research and development on technologies supporting the NAS airport infrastructure and air traffic management.
• Lead or contribute to design testing and innovation initiatives for next-generation aviation systems.

Why This Role Matters:

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As global air traffic grows and technology evolves research scientists and advisors are essential to ensuring the United States remains at the forefront of aviation advancements. Your expertise will directly influence the safety of millions of passengers improve operational efficiency and guide the adoption of next-generation technologies.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years related technical experience required.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using technologies such as Docker Kubernetes Ansible and Helm.
• Experience with AWS development including EC2 API Gateway etc.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD Test Automation Pipeline & Reporting.
• Experience developing Bash/Python scripts and templates necessary for resource provisioning to occur automatically
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Atlassian JIRA Jenkins Continuous Integration and GIT repositories.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts.
• Prior experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• Experience with professional software development practices such as source code management code reviews and testing.
• A demonstrated ability to pick up new programming languages and technologies quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated independent detail oriented responsible team-player.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Advanced knowledge of aviation systems UAS integration AI applications or satellite navigation systems.
• Familiarity with FAA research environments or facilities like the William J. Hughes Technical Center.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations national airspace policies or international aviation standards (e.g. ICAO).
• Hands-on experience with data analysis tools modeling and simulation platforms or advanced software development environments used in aviation research.
• Experience developing and working with APIs using Java and/or Python.

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