Hardware Support 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 adedicated and detail-oriented Hardware Support Engineer to provide technical expertise in the installation configuration maintenance testing and sustainment of mission-critical hardware systems supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The ideal candidate will work alongside system engineers field technicians stakeholders and contractors to ensure the hardware infrastructure meets performance availability reliability and safety requirements of air traffic control operations.

In this position you will:

• Install configure integrate and test hardware components (servers network switches/routers sensor equipment radar interfaces associated cabling racks) within FAA sites and NAS infrastructure.
• Support hardware deployment activities: site surveys installation planning cut-over readiness site acceptance testing (SAT) operational readiness reviews (ORR).
• Coordinate with system integration & software teams to ensure hardware interfaces correctly with automation surveillance voice and communication systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance corrective maintenance troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of hardware issues in a 24/7/365 mission-critical environment.
• Maintain hardware configuration baselines documentation (including interface control documents installation/test reports drawings) change control and status accounting.
• Ensure compliance with FAA safety reliability cybersecurity environmental and site constraints.
• Monitor hardware performance metrics (availability latency throughput reliability) escalate issues and implement mitigation actions.
• Support logistics lifecycle management parts provisioning spares and equipment tracking for deployed hardware.
• Assist in hardware upgrades/replacements legacy system decommissioning and technology refresh efforts.
• Travel to multiple FAA facilities and field sites as required.

Why This Role Matters

The reliability of FAA systemsand by extension the safety and efficiency of U.S. air traveldepends on robust and well-maintained hardware infrastructure. As a Hardware Support Engineer your work ensures that essential components of the National Airspace System (NAS) operate seamlessly. Your technical expertise supports uninterrupted operations reduces downtime and enables modernization initiatives that keep the FAA at the forefront of aviation technology and safety.

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 experience or Associates degree and 10 years experience or a High School Diploma and 16 years of experience.

• Hands-on experience with hardware installation integration maintenance in large scale or mission-critical systems (preferably in federal/aviation/ATC environments).

• Strong understanding of hardware systems: servers switches/routers fiber/copper infrastructure racks sensors test equipment.

• Experience with site deployments: installation planning acceptance testing cut-over processes.

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills for diagnosing hardware issues in integrated systems.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings interface control documents (ICDs) test plans installation/test reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting FAA systems or NAS infrastructure or large high-availability/real-time systems.
• Familiarity with radar surveillance sensors ADS-B ARS (711) networked data feeds automation systems in ATC.
• Familiarity with configuration management hardware lifecycle support logistics for deployed systems.
• Certifications relevant to hardware/networking (e.g. CCNA/CCNP CompTIA Server etc.).
• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering STEM or a related technical discipline.
• Experience using hardware monitoring platforms and remote diagnostic tools.

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