Software Installer - Senior

Peraton • ,

7d • $104,000 - $166,000 • Remote

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Software Installer - Senior to support the Federal Aviation Administration’s Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program under the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. The role updates software installation deployments at individual FAA terminal facilities and helps ensure TFDM is accurately configured, tested, and ready for operational use in alignment with FAA requirements, national standards, and approved program baselines.

The position is 100% remote, and candidates must reside in the contiguous United States. It requires travel 75–100% of the time, including travel to FAA facilities and driving between multiple sites. The role involves supporting software installations and upgrades, delivering hardware, creating installation procedures and reports, and resolving software installation and operational issues with teammates, site personnel, and vendors.

The work supports modernization of the National Airspace System by enabling reliable TFDM deployments at FAA facilities nationwide. The employee must be able to perform the role’s physical functions, including transporting hardware up to 25 pounds and climbing approximately 15–20 flights of stairs at air traffic control towers.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree and 6 years, or associate degree and 10 years, or high school diploma and 12 years.
• Red Hat Linux knowledge, including OS installation, file navigation, shell scripting with VI, GREP, SED, and AWK, and Ansible Playbooks.
• VMware knowledge, including navigation and troubleshooting.
• TCP/IP networking knowledge, including network troubleshooting and creating and running cables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a cargo van for equipment deliveries and travel between FAA facilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel 75–100%, including driving between multiple installation sites.
• Ability to perform essential physical functions, including lifting up to 25 pounds and climbing air traffic control tower stairs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting the FAA, National Airspace System, or aviation modernization programs.
• Familiarity with TFDM, TFMS, STARS, ASDE-X, ERAM, or other FAA automation and air traffic management systems.
• Experience with TFDM software.
• Experience working directly with air traffic controllers, FAA Technical Operations personnel, engineers, and other operational stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, and execute procedures for TFDM software installations at sites and in laboratory environments.
• Create AIMS tickets to report TFDM discrepancies and request new site or laboratory adaptations.
• Create status reports for on-site and laboratory installations.
• Work with teammates, site personnel, and vendors to resolve TFDM software installation and operational issues.
• Support hardware deliveries, software installations, and system upgrades at FAA facilities.
• Help ensure TFDM is accurately configured, tested, and ready for operational use while adhering to FAA requirements, national standards, and approved program baselines.

What This Job Offers

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