Aviation Network Systems Engineer — TDM to IP Migration

Peraton; Peachtree City (GA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is driving modernization of the NAS with BNATCS, leveraging fiber and IP network upgrades across multiple FAA facilities. The role focuses on hands-on integration, migration from TDM to IP, and ensuring system validation and performance, while mentoring field teams in the East region.

Candidates should have deep telecom network engineering expertise, cloud networking knowledge, and leadership experience across large infrastructure projects, with travel to FAA sites as required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (4 additional years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of degree)
• 12+ years of hands‑on experience in telecommunications network engineering, circuit integration, or infrastructure planning.
• Deep technical command of BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6, specifically telecommunications infrastructure for TDM-to-IP conversion.
• Experience leading the technical integration side of multi‑million‑dollar infrastructure initiatives; ability to apply project management methodologies to ensure delivery, compliance, and mission alignment.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support hybrid NAS environments.
• Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
• INCOSE ASEP
• PMP certification
• Familiarity with FAA BNATCS protocols or similar mission‑critical government network standards

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and test NAS systems; translate architecture into IP network solutions.
• Lead migration of legacy TDM to IP-based systems and coordinate cutovers.
• Assess requirements and communicate design changes to hardware/software teams.
• Provide hands-on infrastructure support for multi-state deployments.
• Use dashboards and KPIs to verify reliability and performance.
• Prepare status updates and briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

BGP

TCP/IP

MPLS

IPv6

Fiber Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field

Tools

Cisco CCNA

Cisco CCIE

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

INCOSE ASEP

PMP

BNATCS familiarity

Job description

Peraton is driving modernization of the NAS with BNATCS, leveraging fiber and IP network upgrades across multiple FAA facilities. The role focuses on hands-on integration, migration from TDM to IP, and ensuring system validation and performance, while mentoring field teams in the East region.

Candidates should have deep telecom network engineering expertise, cloud networking knowledge, and leadership experience across large infrastructure projects, with travel to FAA sites as required.