Telecommunications Systems Engineer

Overview Telecommunications Systems Engineer 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 Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. We are 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. Help shape the future of secure, resilient aviation communications. Peraton is seeking a Telecommunications Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and analysis of complex telecommunications systems that protect and power the National Airspace System. In this role, you will contribute to mission-critical systems that enable safe and reliable air travel across the United States. You will work alongside engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure telecommunications systems meet demanding performance, reliability, and security requirements in a highly regulated federal environment. Work Location: This position will work on site in the DC Metro area. Once operations are fully established, we will consider telework options however, this is not guaranteed. In this position, you will: Responsibilities Perform end-to-end systems engineering across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation. Support systems engineering activities across the lifecycle, translating requirements into system designs and verification plans. Advise on integration, modeling, and trade studies to ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and security objectives. Coordinate with stakeholders to manage requirements traceability and technical risk. Translate requirements into system designs and verification plans; support integration, modeling, and technical risk management. Translate operational and technical requirements into robust system architectures, interface definitions, and verification strategies. Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices to ensure alignment between system requirements, design artifacts, and test outcomes. Support system integration efforts, ensuring telecommunications solutions meet performance, resiliency, and security objectives. Provide advisory input on telecommunications modernization efforts and infrastructure upgrades. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship Required. Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance. Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience or Masters degree and 3 years' experience or Associate's degree and 7 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 9 years' experience Systems engineering experience with requirements traceability and verification/validation. Demonstrated experience supporting telecommunications or network-based systems. Experience translating high-level requirements into system designs, integration plans, and verification strategies. Experience with telecommunications architectures, including IP-based networks, transport systems, or mission-critical communications environments. Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, or similar platforms). Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture and modernization initiatives (e.g., NextGen). Certifications: INCOSE ASEP or equivalent preferred. Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and visualization. Strong ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights. Proven experience designing efficient workflows. Expertise in managing and optimizing processes for compliance and performance. Experience supporting federal aviation, transportation, or safety-critical programs. Familiarity with large-scale telecommunications modernization initiatives.

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Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we\'re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peraton