Systems Engineer

Alaska Automation Capability - Systems Engineer - SeniorShape the Future of America's Skies with PeratonJoin 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 delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe, secure, and connected. We're seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact, mission-driven environments and are excited to help transform the future of air traffic management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures while collaborating with leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won't just support the mission-you'll help define it.Location: Anchorage, AK or Herndon, VAJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer - Senior to support the FAA Alaska Automation Capability (AAC) program. In this role, you will plan, manage, deconflict, streamline, and execute the procurement of equipment, services, and construction to support Alaska Flight Service modernization. Using a holistic systems engineering approach, you will support the design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products throughout their entire life cycle. This position plays a critical role in transitioning radio communications from legacy architectures to modern IP-based environments in coordination with Telecommunications Integrated Services (TIS), while simultaneously ensuring all system requirements are rigorously defined, verified, and validated against customer and government standards.Responsibilities:Synchronize cutover schedules stakeholders to minimize outages and maintain pilot-to-controller communication. Verify legacy and VoIP radio system integration with the new Voice Communication System (VCS). Ensure vendor adherence to technical, logistics, cybersecurity, and safety requirements throughout migration.Generate quantifiable requirements based on customer needs, system design, and acquisition logistics.Translate high-level strategies into system requirement specifications and lower-level implementation requirements with multi-discipline teams.Ensure compliance with client and government standards through formal verification methods. Establish and coordinate standards, practices, and procedures across the product development lifecycle.Support the design, development, and evaluation of end-to-end systems across their full life cycle.Design interfaces and integrate system elements to ensure cohesive end-to-end performance.Participate in design reviews of hardware and software components to ensure requirements traceability and compliance.Generate system-level verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.Review test plans to ensure they meet contractual objectives and participate in testing to validate requirements.Qualifications Required Qualifications:Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; minimum of 3 years with PhD in systems or infrastructure engineering; Minimum 12 years in lieu of a degreeUS Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.Experience supporting FAA, DoD, or other federal aviation/ telecommunications programs.Familiarity with Voice over IP (VoIP) systems, Voice Communication Systems (VCS), and legacy radio architectures.Strong background in systems engineering principles, including requirements development, verification, and validation.Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements and compliance frameworks applicable to federal communications infrastructure.Proven ability to coordinate across multi-discipline engineering teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.Preferred Qualifications:Experience supporting FAA programs or National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure projects.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Aviation Systems.#BNATCS #AlaskaNAS Details 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. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own. EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. Group ID: 91005870