Facilities Tech Support - TELECOM East

Peraton • Burlington, MA

2d • $86,000 - $138,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Facilities Tech Support professional to join its Telecom team in the Eastern Service Area, supporting the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. The role helps maintain the facilities and telecommunications infrastructure that supports the National Airspace System. The position is based near Burlington, Massachusetts and requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities within the assigned region, including regular visits to multiple FAA sites as business needs require.

The successful candidate will monitor, maintain, and optimize facility infrastructure, including generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, and site security. They will oversee escorts for uncleared visitors, contractors, and non-badged workers; lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment; and maintain and troubleshoot DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups. The role requires experience in facilities engineering or management, strong infrastructure expertise, and the ability to assess technical designs and contractor work for compliance with standards.

The typical salary range is $86,000–$138,000. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Salary is determined by factors including responsibilities, experience, education, skills, geographic location, and business and contract considerations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• At least 8 years of experience in facilities engineering or management.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an additional 4 years of experience in place of the degree.
• Strong expertise in HVAC, power distribution, cabling standards, and building infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing technical designs and contractor work for compliance with standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety frameworks for critical infrastructure.
• Background in physical security standards for facilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Residence in or near Burlington, Massachusetts and ability to travel regularly to FAA sites throughout the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FAA programs, National Airspace System systems, or air traffic control environments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or certifications in facility or building management.
• Familiarity with sustainable building practices, LEED standards, or energy-efficient systems.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities, including generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, and site security, to support near-perfect uptime.
• Escort technical operations personnel and monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged workers to protect critical infrastructure, sensitive equipment, and restricted security areas.
• Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, including switches, routers, and fiber-optic cabling.
• Maintain and troubleshoot DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups.
• Travel locally to multiple FAA facilities within the assigned region as business needs require.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior