Alaska Automation Capability - Systems Engineer - Senior

Peraton; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the FAA Alaska Automation Capability (AAC) program in Anchorage, AK. You'll play a critical role in transitioning radio communications from legacy architectures to modern systems and ensure compliance with customer standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, requirements development, and experience in federal aviation programs. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, or minimum 3 years with PhD.
• Experience supporting FAA or DoD programs.
• Familiarity with VoIP systems and legacy radio architectures.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize cutover schedules to minimize outages.
• Generate quantifiable requirements based on needs.
• Translate high-level strategies into system requirements.

Skills

Systems Engineering Principles

Requirements Development

VoIP Systems

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.

About The Role

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 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.

Alaska Automation Capability – Systems Engineer – Senior

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Description

We 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.

Work Location

This position is 100% on‑site, located in Anchorage, Alaska.

The ability to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize cutover schedules with 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 degree.
• US 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required FAA public trust security clearance/suitability determination.

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.

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 for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.