Surveillance and Radar Systems Project Manager

Peraton•,

1d•$104,000 - $166,000•Remote

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a technically focused Project Manager – Surveillance & Radar Systems to lead critical initiatives supporting FAA surveillance capabilities and NAS infrastructure. This role is ideal for a strong project leader with experience working with FAA Technical Operations, Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS), and mission-critical aviation systems. The National Airspace System (NAS) depends on highly reliable surveillance, radar, communications, navigation, and automation systems. As a Project Manager, you will lead the people and projects responsible for sustaining and modernizing these critical capabilities. At Peraton, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll help shape the future of air traffic management.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s with 6 years, Associate’s with 10 years, or HS diploma/equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience.
Project leadership experience supporting surveillance, radar, or related NAS systems.
FAA Technical Operations (TechOps) experience required, including direct experience with TSOG and/or ATSS supporting mission-critical NAS infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with airport surveillance/radar systems, including system architecture, hardware/software, interfaces, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
Experience coordinating installation, modification, system acceptance, and field deployment activities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across technical teams and senior leadership.
Ability to manage competing priorities, mitigate risks, and deliver results in complex, mission-critical environments.

Nice To Haves

FAA TechOps, TSOG, or ATSS experience; SMR/ASDE experience highly desirable.
Experience supporting FAA NextGen, NAS modernization, or federal aviation programs.
Experience managing federal modernization or large-scale enterprise programs.
Familiarity with FAA standards, facility directives, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of risk management, budgeting, and program governance.
Experience with FAA Technical Operations (AJW) and the technical workforce responsible for maintaining the NAS.
FAA ATSS experience or direct experience supporting ATSS personnel.
Knowledge of surveillance and radar systems, including radar and ADS-B.
Familiarity with FAA communications, navigation, automation, power, and environmental systems.
Understanding of FAA technical training, facility-level certifications, and system-specific qualifications.
Experience working within a mission-critical, highly regulated FAA or aviation environment.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of projects supporting surveillance, radar, and related NAS systems.
Manage priorities, resources, schedules, risks, and deliverables to achieve program objectives.
Lead multidisciplinary teams and drive collaboration, accountability, and mission success.
Partner with FAA Technical Operations, ATSS personnel, engineers, system vendors, and program leadership.
Manage stakeholder communication, requirements, action items, and project status.
Identify risks and technical challenges and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Develop project roadmaps, schedules, reports, and other program documentation.
Support modernization, system integration, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure work meets FAA, technical, quality, schedule, and mission requirements.