Senior Surveillance Radar Technician

Peraton • Chantilly, VA

19h • $104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Surveillance Radar Technician to join our Surveillance team. In this role, you will play a hands-on role in keeping U.S. air travel safe by supporting radar systems that are critical to national aviation. You will travel extensively in this role, up to 100%.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years’ experience or Masters degree and 6 years’ experience or Associate’s degree and 10 years years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years’ experience.
• Hands-on experience in radar systems, RF troubleshooting, FAA or military radar, or field installation support
• Solid understanding of RF principles, wireless communication protocols, and radar system design.
• Experience with system integration, testing, and performance optimization.
• Proven, hands-on expertise with short-to-medium range radar systems, including design, integration, testing, or operational support.
• Experience with custom application development for radar or wireless systems.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FAA systems, air traffic control environments, or federal modernization programs.
• Familiarity with NextGen surveillance modernization initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Certifications such as FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), CCNA Wireless, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of signal processing techniques, radar simulation tools, or advanced networking technologies.
• Background in critical infrastructure sustainment or aviation safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform mid-level technical execution for radar installation, integration, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Support installation, testing, and cutover activities for new radar systems.
• Work under senior technical guidance while contributing to mission-critical aviation solutions.
• Leads and executes post-site survey activities, installation readiness, acceptance testing, and legacy radar decommissioning and disposition across NAS facilities.

Benefits

• Make an Impact: Directly support the safety and efficiency of U.S. airspace.
• Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
• Grow Your Career: Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge radar and air traffic technologies.
• Mission-Driven Culture: At Peraton, your work helps define the future of air travel.

What This Job Offers

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