Telecommunications Systems Engineer SME

Shape the Future of Aviation with Peraton

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. 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.

Help shape the future of secure resilient aviation communications. Peraton is seeking a Telecommunications Systems Engineer SME to support the design integration and analysis of complex telecommunications systems that protect and power the National Airspace System.In this role you will contribute to mission-critical systems that enable safe and reliable air travel across the United States. You will work alongside engineers architects and stakeholders to ensure telecommunications systems meet demanding performance reliability and security requirements in a highly regulated federal environment.

Work Location:

• This position will work on site in the DC Metro area. Onceoperations are fully established we will consider telework options however this is not guaranteed.

In this position you will:

• Provide technical leadership for complex systems engineering efforts driving architecture decisions verification strategies and risk mitigation.
• Advise program leadership on technical baselines integration sequencing and test campaigns.
• Mentor engineering teams and ensure engineering practices align with mission and contractual expectations.
• Support systems engineering activities across the lifecycle translating requirements into system designs and verification plans.
• Advise on integration modeling and trade studies to ensure systems meet performance reliability and security objectives. Coordinate with stakeholders to manage requirements traceability and technical risk.
• Translate requirements into system designs and verification plans; support integration modeling and technical risk management.
• Translate operational and technical requirements into robust system architectures interface definitions and verification strategies.
• Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices to ensure alignment between system requirements design artifacts and test outcomes.
• Support system integration efforts ensuring telecommunications solutions meet performance resiliency and security objectives.
• Provide advisory input on telecommunications modernization efforts and infrastructure upgrades.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelors degree and 12 years experience or Masters degree and 10 years experience or Associates degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience
• Systems engineering with experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams and test campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience supporting telecommunications or network-based systems.
• Experience translating high-level requirements into system designs integration plans and verification strategies.
• Experience with telecommunications architectures including IP-based networks transport systems or mission-critical communications environments.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS Jama or similar platforms).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture and modernization initiatives (e.g. NextGen).
• Certifications: INCOSE CSEP preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis reporting and visualization.
• Strong ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.
• Proven experience designing efficient workflows.
• Expertise in managing and optimizing processes for compliance and performance.

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