Systems Engineering, Advisor

Shape the Future of Americas Skies 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. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nations skies safe secure and connected.

Were seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact mission-driven environments and are excited to help transform the future of air traffic management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures while collaborating with leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

At Peraton you wont just support the missionyoull help define it.

Deployment Readiness Engineer

Location: Los Angeles CA or San Francisco CA

Peraton is looking for a Deployment Readiness Engineer to support regional deployment and installation activities for Air/Ground radio systems by coordinating efforts between Engineering Services and field installation teams to ensure successful implementation of systems and equipment. Acting as a regional technical field lead this role provides local operational knowledge to optimize site visit planning and improve geographic deployment efficiency.

The Deployment Readiness Engineer is responsible for ensuring all installation activities comply with applicable FAA installation guidelines policies and technical standards. This role requires hands-on involvement in hardware and software deployment field testing and operational readiness to ensure systems are properly installed configured and functioning prior to operational turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation and deployment activities across regional sites in collaboration with Engineering Services and field teams.
• Support planning and execution of field deployments including site preparation equipment installation system testing and operational validation.
• Provide regional expertise to identify geographic efficiencies and optimize site visit scheduling and deployment logistics.
• Ensure all installation activities comply with FAA installation guidelines technical standards and program policies.
• Perform hands-on installation configuration testing and troubleshooting of complex hardware and software systems.
• Support field operations in remote or rugged environments and travel extensively to deployment locations as required.
• Document installation activities deployment status and technical findings through detailed technical reports.
• Communicate effectively with internal engineering teams field technicians and program stakeholders to ensure deployment readiness and issue resolution.
• Assist in troubleshooting deployment challenges and recommend solutions to improve installation efficiency and system performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with Ph.D.; Minmimum 12 years with no degree
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearance.
• Experience in field service engineering system deployment installation engineering or technical support roles.
• Hands-on experience installing testing and maintaining complex hardware and software systems.
• Ability to work in field environments including remote or rugged locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to support deployment operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce technical reports and brief stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal programs or FAA systems and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with telecommunications radio or network system deployments.
• Experience coordinating installation teams across multiple geographic locations.

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.