Cloud Systems Engineer SME – FAA NAS On-Site

Peraton; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cloud System Engineer - SME in Herndon, VA, to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of automation strategies for the FAA BNATCS program. You will drive cloud architecture decisions, perform trade studies, and collaborate across teams to meet mission objectives.

The role demands strong systems engineering and cybersecurity knowledge, with leadership in design reviews and integration activities. On-site work in Herndon, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) with extensive systems engineering experience in complex cloud software.
• Experience integrating COTS products into government environments.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements (NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Zero Trust).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering across lifecycle stages (requirements, design, integration, V&V).
• Develop cloud architectures, trade studies, and system analyses to optimize performance.
• Communicate findings through technical docs, reports, and presentations to diverse stakeholders.
• Guide system integration, verification, and testing activities in a cross-functional team.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cloud concepts

Requirements management

Software languages

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years

Master's degree + 10 years

Associate's degree + 14 years

HS diploma/equivalent + 16 years

Tools

MBSE

SysML

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Cloud System Engineer - SME in Herndon, VA, to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of automation strategies for the FAA BNATCS program. You will drive cloud architecture decisions, perform trade studies, and collaborate across teams to meet mission objectives.

The role demands strong systems engineering and cybersecurity knowledge, with leadership in design reviews and integration activities. On-site work in Herndon, with travel as needed.