Aviation Weather Systems Engineer

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Engineer– Aviation Weather Systems to support modernization efforts under the FAA BNATCS contract. The role serves as the primary coordinator for engineering execution, field activities, and technical documentation.

The engineer will oversee NAS integration for weather systems (AWOS, VWOS, WCAM), manage schedules, risks, and decisions, and coordinate with FAA stakeholders and partners. Onsite in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain public trust clearance.
• Experience managing complex technical projects in engineering or avionics modernization.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams across orgs.
• Experience managing schedules, risks, action items, and deliverables.
• Experience developing engineering documentation and acquisition packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level systems engineering for aviation weather systems integration.
• Coordinate engineering execution, field activities, and technical documentation.
• Manage data flows and interfaces between weather observation assets and NAS.
• Develop integrated project schedules and risk registers.
• Coordinate with FAA representatives, subcontractors, and installation partners.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling & risk tracking

Technical documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

MS/MA in Engineering

PhD

AS

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Responsibilities

Shape the Future of America’s Skies with Peraton

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.

Position Overview:

Peraton is seeking an experiencedEngineer– Aviation Weather Systems to support modernization efforts under the FAA Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. This position provides high-level systems engineering and for theAlaskaWeather Needs Package, serving as the primary coordinator for engineering execution, field activities,andtechnical documentation.

Operating as the engineering integrator for aviation weather systems — including AWOS, VWOS, and WCAM — this role provides centralized visibility into program execution, risks, and strategic alignmentin accordance withthe No Excuses Exceptional Delivery Standard (NEEDS). The integrator is accountable for data flows, interface dependencies, and system interactions between weather observation assets and the broader National Airspace System (NAS).

This position is onsite inWashington D.C.

Working in partnership with the Weather Workstream Lead, theengineerwill coordinate multidisciplinaryefforts, manage project schedules and deliverables,facilitatetechnical decision-making, and ensure successful execution of aviation weather modernization activities. The successful candidate will work closely with FAA stakeholders, engineering teams, subcontractors, installation partners, and internal functional organizations throughout the project lifecycle.

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL

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NAS Integration &High LevelWeather Observation Systems

• Provide high-level systems engineering support that accounts for data flows and dependencies between weather observation systems and external NAS systems.
• Manage interfaces betweenweather observations systems, and interconnected NAS systems,maintainingdata flow integrity across all system boundaries.
• Develop andmaintainintegrated project schedules, action item trackers, risk registers, and technical deliverable schedules.
• Support project reviews, briefings, status reporting, and executive-level communications.

AWOS Systems Engineering

• Lead comprehensive engineering support for AWOS weather observation projects, including oversight of pre-site surveys, site investigations, and development of detailed engineering drawings and transmittals.
• Oversee preparation of complete AWOS engineering packages that adhere to FAA siting requirements, Airport Layout Plans (ALP), and modular scalability standards.
• Direct engineering design deliverables at the systems level, encompassing vicinity maps, project location plans, site development drawings, grading and storm drainage plans, and equipment pad designs tailored to site-specific conditions and AWOS-C equipment requirements.
• Ensure site plans accurately depict existing and proposed conditions, necessary trenching for electrical service, and reflect coordination with known concurrent projects, as applicable.

Engineering Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical products — including drawings, analysis reports, and implementation packages — are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support preparation, quality review, and delivery of technical reports, engineering recommendations, requirements documentation, and implementation packages.
• Track technical issues, project risks, assumptions, dependencies, and decisions through resolution.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, engineering recommendations, site survey findings, project decisions, and final deliverables.
• Coordinate technical discussions with FAA representatives, engineering organizations, subcontractors, and installation partners.
• Support procurement planning byidentifyinglong-lead materials, equipment dependencies, and implementation constraints.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Cybersecurity, Contracts, Logistics, Procurement, and Program Controls.
• Assistwith development of implementation strategies, migration planning, and technical transition activities.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance project execution, documentation quality, and schedule performance.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to maintain/obtain a public trust clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; Minimum of 10 years with AS;12 years in lieu of a degree,
• Demonstrated experience managing complex technical projects involving engineering, infrastructure modernization, telecommunications, aviation systems, or other mission-critical environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple organizations.
• Experience managing technical schedules, risks, action items, deliverables, and customer communications.
• Experience developing engineering documentation, technical reports, implementation plans, requirements packages, or acquisition documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in dynamic environments.
• Experience working directly with Government customers and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previousexperience supporting the FAA, Department of Transportation, or National Airspace System modernization programs.
• Experience with aviation weather systems including AWOS, ASOS, VWOS, WCAM, weather sensors, environmental monitoring systems, or related airport infrastructure.
• Familiarity with FAA siting requirements, Airport Layout Plans (ALP), and NAS interface standards, including data flow and systems integration requirements.
• Experience coordinating remote field site surveys, engineering assessments, or installation activities.
• Knowledge of airport communications, networking, power infrastructure, environmental systems, and site readiness considerations.
• Familiarity with FAA engineering, quality assurance, configuration management, safety, and acquisition processes.
• Experience supporting system implementation, testing, integration, and operational transition.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management tools.
• Agile experience is desirable; however, the primary focus of this role is high-level systems engineering, technical project execution, and NAS integration coordination.

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Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.

EEO

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