Systems Engineering Analysis, Senior

Systems Engineer - Senior

Engineering

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. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected. 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.

Join a team shaping the future of airspace safety and surveillance. As the Systems Engineer - Senior you'll play a key role in designing, integrating, and analyzing complex systems that keep our skies secure. From advanced radar technologies to mission-critical surveillance solutions, your expertise will directly support the FAA's efforts to modernize and maintain the National Airspace System.

This position is 100% on-site , primarily located in Chantilly, VA, with an alternate work location available in Bowie, MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements. Perform end-to-end systems engineering across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation.

Drive the development of concepts, architectures, trade studies, and system analyses to optimize performance.

Contribute to trade studies and analyses under the mentorship of senior engineers.

Participate in system-level reviews and provide hands-on support for integration and testing activities.

Your work will directly impact national transportation safety and innovation-helping develop and refine systems used by millions of travelers and aviation professionals every day. You'll collaborate with top engineers, analysts, and FAA stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet the highest performance standards.

Bachelor's degree and 8 years experience or Masters degree and 6 years experience or Associate's degree and 10 years years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience

Systems Engineering experience supporting complex, integrated hardware and/or software systems.

Experience performing full lifecycle systems engineering activities including requirements development, system design, integration, verification, and validation (V&V).

Demonstrated ability to conduct trade studies, system analyses, and performance evaluations.

Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture, radar systems, surveillance technologies, or air traffic management systems.

Experience with advanced radar, sensor integration, or mission-critical surveillance systems.

Experience using systems modeling tools such as MBSE, SysML, DOORS, Cameo, or similar requirements management platforms.

Familiarity with safety-critical systems engineering and compliance-driven environments.

Experience supporting system certification, readiness reviews, or operational deployment.

Professional certifications such as INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, PMP, or related credentials.

Degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.

#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. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Target Salary Range

$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.

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