Alaska Automation Capability – Systems Engineer Senior

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.

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Alaska Automation Capability Systems Engineer - Senior

Location: Anchorage AK

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer Senior to support the FAA Alaska Automation Capability (AAC) this role you will plan manage deconflict streamline and execute the procurement of equipment services and construction to support Alaska Flight Service modernization. Using a holistic systems engineering approach you will support the design develop evaluate and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products throughout their entire life cycle.

This position plays a critical role in transitioning radio communications from legacy architectures to modern IP-based environments in coordination with Telecommunications Integrated Services (TIS) while simultaneously ensuring all system requirements are rigorously defined verified and validated against customer and government standards.

Work Location:

This position is 100% on-site located in Anchorage Alaska.

The ability to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities:

• Synchronize cutover schedules stakeholders to minimize outages and maintain pilot-to-controller communication. Verify legacy and VoIP radio system integration with the new Voice Communication System (VCS). Ensure vendor adherence to technical logistics cybersecurity and safety requirements throughout migration.
• Generate quantifiable requirements based on customer needs system design and acquisition logistics.
• Translate high-level strategies into system requirement specifications and lower-level implementation requirements with multi-discipline teams.
• Ensure compliance with client and government standards through formal verification methods. Establish and coordinate standards practices and procedures across the product development lifecycle.
• Support the design development and evaluation of end-to-end systems across their full life cycle.
• Design interfaces and integrate system elements to ensure cohesive end-to-end performance.
• Participate in design reviews of hardware and software components to ensure requirements traceability and compliance.
• Generate system-level verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.
• Review test plans to ensure they meet contractual objectives and participate in testing to validate requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; minimum of 3 years with PhD in systems or infrastructure engineering; Minimum 12 years in lieu of a degree
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Experience supporting FAA DoD or other federal aviation/ telecommunications programs.
• Familiarity with Voice over IP (VoIP) systems Voice Communication Systems (VCS) and legacy radio architectures.
• Strong background in systems engineering principles including requirements development verification and validation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements and compliance frameworks applicable to federal communications infrastructure.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multi-discipline engineering teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required FAA public trust security clearance/suitability determination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting FAA programs or National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure projects.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Telecommunications Computer Science Information Technology or Aviation Systems.

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