Aviation Weather Systems Engineer

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.

Position Overview:

Peraton is seeking an experiencedEngineer Aviation Weather Systems to support modernization efforts under the FAA Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. This position provides high-level systems engineering and for theAlaskaWeather Needs Package serving as the primary coordinator for engineering execution field activitiesandtechnical documentation.

Operating as the engineering integrator for aviation weather systems including AWOS VWOS and WCAM this role provides centralized visibility into program execution risks and strategic alignmentin accordance withthe No Excuses Exceptional Delivery Standard (NEEDS). The integrator is accountable for data flows interface dependencies and system interactions between weather observation assets and the broader National Airspace System (NAS).

This position is onsite inWashington D.C.

Working in partnership with the Weather Workstream Lead theengineerwill coordinate multidisciplinaryefforts manage project schedules and deliverablesfacilitatetechnical decision-making and ensure successful execution of aviation weather modernization activities. The successful candidate will work closely with FAA stakeholders engineering teams subcontractors installation partners and internal functional organizations throughout the project lifecycle.

IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL

NAS Integration &High LevelWeather Observation Systems

• Provide high-level systems engineering support that accounts for data flows and dependencies between weather observation systems and external NAS systems.
• Manage interfaces betweenweather observations systems and interconnected NAS systemsmaintainingdata flow integrity across all system boundaries.
• Develop andmaintainintegrated project schedules action item trackers risk registers and technical deliverable schedules.
• Support project reviews briefings status reporting and executive-level communications.

AWOS Systems Engineering

• Lead comprehensive engineering support for AWOS weather observation projects including oversight of pre-site surveys site investigations and development of detailed engineering drawings and transmittals.
• Oversee preparation of complete AWOS engineering packages that adhere to FAA siting requirements Airport Layout Plans (ALP) and modular scalability standards.
• Direct engineering design deliverables at the systems level encompassing vicinity maps project location plans site development drawings grading and storm drainage plans and equipment pad designs tailored to site-specific conditions and AWOS-C equipment requirements.
• Ensure site plans accurately depict existing and proposed conditions necessary trenching for electrical service and reflect coordination with known concurrent projects as applicable.

Engineering Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical products including drawings analysis reports and implementation packages are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support preparation quality review and delivery of technical reports engineering recommendations requirements documentation and implementation packages.
• Track technical issues project risks assumptions dependencies and decisions through resolution.
• Maintain traceability between requirements engineering recommendations site survey findings project decisions and final deliverables.
• Coordinate technical discussions with FAA representatives engineering organizations subcontractors and installation partners.
• Support procurement planning byidentifyinglong-lead materials equipment dependencies and implementation constraints.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering Quality Safety Cybersecurity Contracts Logistics Procurement and Program Controls.
• Assistwith development of implementation strategies migration planning and technical transition activities.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance project execution documentation quality and schedule performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to maintain/obtain a public trust clearance.

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.; Minimum of 14 years with AS; Minimum 16 years in lieu of a degree.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex technical projects involving engineering infrastructure modernization telecommunications aviation systems or other mission-critical environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple organizations.
• Experience managing technical schedules risks action items deliverables and customer communications.
• Experience developing engineering documentation technical reports implementation plans requirements packages or acquisition documentation.
• Strong organizational analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in dynamic environments.
• Experience working directly with Government customers and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previousexperience supporting the FAA Department of Transportation or National Airspace System modernization programs.
• Experience with aviation weather systems including AWOS ASOS VWOS WCAM weather sensors environmental monitoring systems or related airport infrastructure.
• Familiarity with FAA siting requirements Airport Layout Plans (ALP) and NAS interface standards including data flow and systems integration requirements.
• Experience coordinating remote field site surveys engineering assessments or installation activities.
• Knowledge of airport communications networking power infrastructure environmental systems and site readiness considerations.
• Familiarity with FAA engineering quality assurance configuration management safety and acquisition processes.
• Experience supporting system implementation testing integration and operational transition.
• Experience using Microsoft Project Jira Azure DevOps or similar project management tools.
• Agile experience is desirable; however the primary focus of this role is high-level systems engineering technical project execution and NAS integration coordination.

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