Automation Cloud Systems Engineer (NAS/FAA SME) Onsite

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Automation Cloud Systems Engineer - SME to join the BNATCS program, advancing NAS modernization for the FAA. This on-site role in Herndon, VA collaborates with aviation engineers, data scientists, and system integrators to design, integrate, and analyze cloud-based solutions that secure air traffic operations.

You will perform end-to-end systems engineering across the lifecycle, develop cloud architectures, conduct trade studies, and prepare technical documentation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance.
• 12+ years experience with a bachelor’s (or 10 years with a master’s, 14 with an associate, 16 with HS).
• Experience in full lifecycle systems engineering for cloud software.
• Experience with cloud requirements development, system design, integration, and V&V.
• Experience conducting trade studies, system analyses, and performance evaluations.
• Experience developing and managing cloud technical requirements and architecture documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end systems engineering across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation.
• Drive the development of cloud concepts, architectures, trade studies, and system analyses to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to ensure objectives are achieved and requirements are met.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• 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.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Cloud architecture & design

Trade studies

System analyses

MBSE SysML DOORS Cameo

Cloud security engineering

AWS Certification

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MBSE

SysML

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Automation Cloud Systems Engineer - SME to join the BNATCS program, advancing NAS modernization for the FAA. This on-site role in Herndon, VA collaborates with aviation engineers, data scientists, and system integrators to design, integrate, and analyze cloud-based solutions that secure air traffic operations.

You will perform end-to-end systems engineering across the lifecycle, develop cloud architectures, conduct trade studies, and prepare technical documentation.