Mission-Critical Facilities Tech—Aviation Telecom

Peraton; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is recruiting for a Facilities Tech Support – Telecom Team in Central Service Area, based in Kansas City, MO. You will support critical NAS infrastructure for the BNATCS contract and travel locally to FAA facilities as needed.

The role emphasizes infrastructure management, installation, maintenance of telecom gear, and power systems oversight, with a strong focus on security and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 8+ years of facilities engineering/management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 4 additional years of experience.
• Strong expertise in HVAC, power distribution, cabling, and building infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing technical designs and contractor work for compliance with standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety frameworks for critical infrastructure.
• Background in physical security standards for facilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management: Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities—including generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, and site security to ensure near-perfect uptime.
• Vendor Escort Oversight: Escort technical operations personnel to monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged workers at all times to protect critical national airspace infrastructure, sensitive equipment, and restricted security areas.
• System Installation & Maintenance: Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment such as switches, routers, and fiber‑optic cabling.
• Power Systems Oversight: Maintain and troubleshoot critical DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups to support mission‑critical operations.

Skills

Public Trust clearance

8+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Additional 4 years of experience

Job description

Peraton is recruiting for a Facilities Tech Support – Telecom Team in Central Service Area, based in Kansas City, MO. You will support critical NAS infrastructure for the BNATCS contract and travel locally to FAA facilities as needed.

The role emphasizes infrastructure management, installation, maintenance of telecom gear, and power systems oversight, with a strong focus on security and regulatory compliance.