Systems Test Engineer, SME Telecom

Shape the Future of U.S. Airspace Systems Test Engineer SME
Location: Bethesda MD

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) program. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton delivers the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe connected and ready for the future.

Were seeking innovative mission-driven professionals who thrive in high-impact environments and want to make a tangible difference in one of the worlds most critical transportation infrastructures. At Peraton you wont just support the missionyoull define it.

What Youll Do:

As a Senior Systems Test & Network Operations Engineer on our Telecom team you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability performance and operational readiness of next-generation air traffic control systems. Youll be responsible for:

• Developing and executing test plans across hardware software and integrated systems to validate performance and ensure safety and compliance.

• Overseeing service delivery and operations for voice data and network systems including provisioning installation and activation.

• Managing SLAs and KPIs ensuring systems meet or exceed performance expectations.

• Handling escalations for service issues coordinating with internal teams to resolve outages or performance problems quickly.

• Coordinating with vendors and external carriers to support system installation maintenance and ongoing operational readiness.

• Working with cutting-edge networking technologies including routing and switching (BGP OSPF) TDM to MPLS migration SDN network security (firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS) and cloud networking (AWS Azure GCP).

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

• Contribute to high-visibility federal aviation programs that impact millions of passengers every day.

• Gain hands-on experience in federal contracting next-gen air traffic systems and network operations management.

• Join a team of leaders and innovators shaping the future of U.S. airspace.

• Thrive in a mission-critical environment where your work truly matters.

Who You Are:

• Passionate about technology aviation and mission-driven work.

• Experienced in service delivery network operations and vendor management.

• Skilled in systems testing SLA management escalation resolution and cloud/network technologies.

• Ready to tackle complex high-stakes systems challenges in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Peraton isnt just a workplaceits a place to grow innovate and shape the future of aviation.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Clearance:Must be able to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Educational: Bachelors degree in Telecommunications Computer Science Electrical Engineering or IT (or additional 4 years of experience).

• Professional Experience: 12 years of hands-on experience in systems testing deployment integration and managing complex enterprise or large-scale integration projects.

• Framework Expertise: Strong knowledge of the ITIL 4 framework with the ability to drive incident change and problem management lifecycles efficiently across technical teams.

• Network & Infrastructure Know-How: Solid practical experience with LAN/WAN SD-WAN data center architectures and cloud-hybrid environments (AWS Azure GCP). You understand how to bridge traditional and modern networks for optimal performance.

• SLA & Performance Management: Demonstrated expertise in defining monitoring and exceeding Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including uptime latency and service reliability metrics.

• Vendor & Partner Coordination: Proven ability to manage third-party managed service providers (MSPs) and carriers ensuring contractual compliance and smooth collaboration to meet operational objectives.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.