Systems Integration Engineer - SME

Peraton • Bethesda, MD

9h • $112,000 - $179,000

About The Position

Shape the Future of Aviation with Peraton Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep millions of passengers and aircraft moving safely every day. We’re looking for forward-thinking professionals who thrive in complex, high-impact environments and want their work to matter. If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of air traffic management, this is your opportunity to make a real difference—alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. Systems Integration Engineer – SME Telecommunications Team | Bethesda, MD In this role, you’ll serve as a technical leader driving the successful delivery of complex network infrastructure and software initiatives that support the nation’s airspace. What You’ll Do Lead end-to-end program execution: Define, plan, and manage the full lifecycle of network infrastructure and software projects, from concept through deployment. Drive cross-functional collaboration: Coordinate with RAN, hardware, software, and systems integration teams—plus external vendors—to deliver on schedule and at scale. Own technical risk management: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, particularly in network deployments. Translate strategy into action: Align technical deliverables with broader business objectives, operational priorities, and long-term timelines. Communicate with impact: Provide clear, actionable status updates, dashboards, and briefings to stakeholders and senior leadership. At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll help define it . Your expertise will directly contribute to the reliability, resilience, and future evolution of one of the world’s most critical transportation systems.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems is required. (Note: A Master’s degree or 15+ years of relevant STEM experience may be considered for specialized roles)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure planning.
• 5+ years leading complex, cross-functional projects, including large-scale or multi-million-dollar initiatives.
• Strong command of core networking protocols, including BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6.
• Experience with optical networking, data center environments, and server-level hardware deployments.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proven ability to model network growth, optimize capacity, and align technical decisions with budget constraints.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution: Define, plan, and manage the full lifecycle of network infrastructure and software projects, from concept through deployment.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration: Coordinate with RAN, hardware, software, and systems integration teams—plus external vendors—to deliver on schedule and at scale.
• Own technical risk management: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, particularly in network deployments.
• Translate strategy into action: Align technical deliverables with broader business objectives, operational priorities, and long-term timelines.
• Communicate with impact: Provide clear, actionable status updates, dashboards, and briefings to stakeholders and senior leadership.

What This Job Offers

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