Remote Systems Integration Engineer - SME

Peraton•,

1d•$135,000 - $216,000•Remote

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Remote Systems Integration Engineer - SME to support the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract and help modernize the National Airspace System. The role involves examining FAA facilities, planning for new equipment, installing or overseeing hardware and software installations, activating systems, and handing them off to FAA personnel. The position is remote for candidates residing in the United States, with travel required for deployments at CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations. The engineer will support site engineering, installation, testing, configuration management, acceptance inspections, and property disposition while coordinating with vendors, the FAA, and facility staff.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 10 years of experience, or Associate’s degree and 14 years of experience, or high school diploma/equivalent and 16 years of experience.
Seven years of hardware and software deployment or installation experience.
Red Hat Linux experience.
Knowledge of fiber-optic and copper cabling standards, including single-mode, multimode, and CAT6.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to travel at least 90% of the time for deployments in CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations.
Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces, such as server closets and raised floors.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture and modernization initiatives such as NextGen.
Experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other aviation or transportation programs.
CompTIA Security+, Network+, or similar technical certification.
Proficiency creating network diagrams and rack elevations using tools such as Visio and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong understanding of power requirements, including NEMA plugs, UPS sizing, and BTU calculations.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze site survey data and develop Site Specific Implementation Plans (SSIPs), including equipment layouts, cabling, risk plans, and other technical documentation for FAA approval.
Track project tasks and milestone status across multiple sites, coordinate activities, and communicate risks.
Collaborate with vendors and the FAA to ensure end-to-end site completion.
Discuss equipment placement with facilities as required.
Perform Operational Risk Management (ORM) as directed by the FAA and coordinate with vendors on ORM plans.
Provide on-site engineering and installation support.
Install site hardware according to SSIPs and applicable FAA policies, standards, orders, codes, and regulations.
Install site software according to applicable FAA policies, standards, orders, codes, and regulations.
Perform infrastructure and installation checkout.
Conduct site functionality testing, including network and interface connectivity, as defined by the FAA.
Conduct configuration management activities, including switch configurations, swaps, local position setups, and software version management.
Conduct Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI).
Support disposition of property.
Comply with FAA facility requirements, including security and workspace availability, and professionally manage relationships with site staff.