Field Engineering and Site Readiness Director

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 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 is seeking an experienced Field Engineering and Site Readiness Director to lead nationwide field coordination and site readiness activities supporting the installation of mission-critical Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) capabilities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role serves as the primary field interface between Peraton and FAA Engineering Services ensuring FAA facilities are fully prepared to support complex system installations across diverse operational environments.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience working with FAA or similar government engineering organizations strong knowledge of facility and infrastructure readiness and a proven ability to coordinate across engineering construction logistics and operations stakeholders. This highly visible field-focused leadership role is critical to ensuring installations are executed safely on schedule and in full compliance with FAA engineering standards and contractual requirements.

*This role will include frequent travel to FAA sites across the country. May also include occasional off-hours and/or weekend work dependent on installation schedules.*

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Serve as the primary field interface between Peraton and the FAA Engineering Services group for BNATCS site installations.
• Coordinate and manage site readiness activities to enable installation of core BNATCS systems including facilities power grounding HVAC network connectivity and physical security.
• Conduct site surveys and readiness assessments in collaboration with FAA facility personnel and engineering stakeholders.
• Develop track and manage site readiness checklists schedules and action items.
• Identify communicate and mitigate site-specific risks or constraints that could impact installation timelines or system performance.
• Coordinate installation schedules with FAA Engineering Services Peraton installation teams logistics and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with FAA engineering standards safety requirements and BNATCS contractual obligations.
• Support installation execution by resolving on-site issues coordinating access and facilitating communication among all parties.
• Provide regular status updates reports and documentation to Peraton program leadership and FAA stakeholders.
• Support installation closeout activities including site acceptance documentation review and transition to sustainment or operations teams.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 16 years of experience supporting field installations infrastructure deployments or systems integration projects preferably within a government or aviation environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating site readiness activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of facility infrastructure requirements (power HVAC grounding cabling and physical security).
• Experience working directly with government customers preferably the FAA or another DOT or DoD organization.
• Excellent communication coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities in a dynamic field environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to FAA facilities nationwide.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering Construction Management Information Technology or a related technical field
• Prior experience supporting FAA NAS systems air traffic control systems or continuity/backup systems.
• Familiarity with BNATCS or similar mission-critical ATC systems.
• Experience working under large IDIQ or service contracts (e.g. FAA engineering or technical services contracts).
• PMP or other project management certification.
• Knowledge of FAA engineering orders standards safety and facility requirements.

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