NEXCOM Senior Systems Engineer

Peraton•Chantilly, VA

2d•$86,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s 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 nation’s skies safe, secure, and connected. We’re 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 world’s most vital transportation infrastructures while collaborating with leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission—you’ll help define it. NEXCOM Senior Systems Engineer Location: Chantilly, VA We are seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the design and engineering activities related to the installation and deployment of radio communication systems. This role will support implementation planning, site preparation, procurement efforts, and development of engineering packages for radio equipment installations. The ideal candidate will leverage site survey data to develop system designs and engineering documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration and deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Computer) or a related STEM discipline.
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearance
Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements definition, system decomposition, and architecture development.
Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
Ability to perform engineering trade studies and technical evaluations.
Experience providing technical leadership or mentorship within engineering teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support technical working groups and design reviews.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting radio communication systems, telecommunications infrastructure, or similar technical deployments.
Familiarity with site survey analysis and site engineering documentation.
Experience supporting large federal or aviation-related programs.
Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as SysML, UML, and CAD.

Responsibilities

Conduct engineering design activities utilizing site survey data to support implementation and deployment of radio communication equipment.
Develop system design packages that support site preparation, procurement, and installation activities.
Support development of site engineering packages required for radio equipment installations.
Perform requirements definition, system decomposition, and system architecture development.
Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to support system modeling and documentation.
Conduct trade-off analyses to support engineering decisions and system design optimization.
Provide technical leadership and engineering guidance to project teams and junior engineers.
Facilitate engineering discussions, working groups, and design reviews across technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including field engineering, deployment teams, and program leadership to ensure design alignment with operational requirements.
Ensure designs comply with program standards, engineering best practices, and technical requirements.