Senior Surveillance and Radar Systems Engineer

Peraton•Herndon, VA

11d•$104,000 - $166,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) and the modernization of surveillance and radar technologies that support the National Airspace System (NAS). The position applies systems engineering expertise to complex surveillance technologies, system integration, and performance analysis to support the safety and reliability of the NAS. It is based in Herndon, Virginia, with telework and hybrid flexibility.

Requirements

Extensive experience with aviation surface radar or surveillance technologies and FAA programs.
12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an additional 4 years of experience without the degree.
Strong foundation in requirements analysis, system integration, and testing.
U.S. citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, and validation.
Apply expertise in FAA surveillance and radar systems to evaluate performance, resolve technical challenges, and support modernization initiatives.
Develop and assess system architectures, engineering concepts, trade studies, and technical analyses to optimize performance and reliability.
Collaborate with FAA stakeholders, engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to meet system requirements and program objectives.
Develop and present technical documentation, reports, and recommendations to support engineering decisions and program execution.
Contribute to trade studies and analyses under the mentorship of senior engineers.
Participate in system-level reviews and provide hands-on support for integration and testing activities.