Senior Systems Engineering Advisor

Peraton • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

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 helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected.
We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.
Peraton is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer to support complex Alaska-based technical and operational efforts. This role will provide senior systems engineering expertise to help define, coordinate, evaluate, and support implementation of technical solutions across challenging operational environments.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience; or 10 years experience with Masters Degree, or 7 applicable experience years with PHD.
• Extensive experience in systems engineering, technical coordination, or related engineering support.
• Experience supporting complex technical environments with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.
• Ability and willingness to travel to and support field sites and remote locations, as required.
• Ability to work in austere environments and Arctic conditions, including remote site access and limited-amenity accommodations.
• Willingness to comply with applicable site safety, badging, and operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting FAA, aviation, weather, or remote operational programs.
• Experience supporting field-based implementation or geographically dispersed systems.
• Familiarity with integration planning, system documentation, and technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support senior systems engineering activities across assigned efforts.
• Analyze requirements, interfaces, dependencies, and technical constraints.
• Coordinate with technical teams, stakeholders, field personnel, and leadership to support systems planning and execution.
• Review technical documentation, requirements artifacts, and supporting deliverables.
• Support system implementation planning, testing coordination, and technical issue resolution.
• Identify risks, integration impacts, and execution concerns and provide recommendations.
• Prepare technical analysis, briefings, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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