SME / Engineer VCS

Peraton•Bethesda, MD

2d•$135,000 - $216,000•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. This position will be onsite in Bethesda, MD. Position Overview The Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides senior-level engineering expertise in telecommunications systems and/or Voice Control Switch (VCS) environments. This role is responsible for developing site survey and installation design packages in close coordination with customers, vendors, and installation teams. The SME plays a key role in maintaining the technical baseline, ensuring system designs meet evolving operational needs while supporting scalability and integration with next-generation platforms.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 14 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 10 years with Ph.D., 20 years in lieu of degree
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Senior-level experience in telecommunications systems engineering and/or Voice Control Switch (VCS) systems
Experience supporting site surveys and installation design efforts
Strong understanding of system architecture, integration, and technical baseline control
Experience developing or updating enterprise architecture documentation
Familiarity with system lifecycle reviews and configuration audits

Nice To Haves

Experience working with government or mission-critical communication systems
Knowledge of automation platforms and large-scale system integration
Background in requirements traceability and systems verification
Systems architecture and integration
Technical documentation and artifact management
Cross-functional coordination
Requirements analysis and compliance
Design scalability and modernization planning

Responsibilities

Lead and support site surveys and development of installation design packages
Coordinate technical efforts with customers, vendors, and installation teams to ensure successful system deployment
Ensure designs align with operational requirements, performance needs, and future scalability
Update and maintain enterprise architecture artifacts developed by the customer
Map: Physical system nodes Information flows System boundaries
Ensure architecture artifacts support the customer’s next-generation objectives
Promote compatibility with common automation platforms, where applicable
Ensure system implementation aligns with the approved technical baseline and system requirements
Support verification that designs, configurations, and deployments meet contractual and technical specifications
Participate in formal project reviews as required by the customer, including: Requirements Reviews (RRs) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Critical Design Review (CDR) Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) Test Readiness Review (TRR)