NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Peraton; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer in Des Moines, WA. The role involves leading systems engineering for the Next Generation Air/Ground Communications program, which supports radio technologies across numerous FAA air traffic control centers nationwide.

Applicants should possess a strong background in systems engineering processes, radio communications, and the ability to create detailed engineering packages. The position offers a competitive salary range of $86,000 to $138,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD; 10 years with AS degree.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearance.
• Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements definition and system decomposition.

Responsibilities

• Conduct large-scale radio network planning.
• Create site installation engineering packages.
• Develop system design packages that support site preparation.

Skills

Systems engineering processes

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Radio communication systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

BS/BA or higher

Tools

SysML

UML

CAD

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.

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Location: Des Moines, WA

We are seeking a Design Engineer for our Next Generation Air/Ground Communications (NEXCOM) program to lead the systems engineering activities that support the design and implementation of new large-scale radio network equipment at more than a thousand FAA air traffic control centers across the United States. Applicants must have experience with site surveys, radio network configurations, racks and cable routings and have familiarity with safety and risk management issues while creating site installation engineering packages (detailed drawings, BOM, installation steps and schematics).This position will work closely with our FAA client, Peraton CAD drafters and schedulers, and third-party installation teams, and must be attentive to detail, have strong problem-solving ability and display strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct large-scale radio network planning, including site surveys, radio network configurations, racks and cable routings.
• Create site installation engineering packages (detailed drawings, BOM, installation steps and schematics) to support implementation and deployment of radio communication equipment.
• Develop system design packages that support site preparation, procurement, and installation activities.
• Support development of site engineering packages required for radio equipment installations.
• Perform requirements definition and system decomposition.
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to support system modeling and documentation.
• Conduct trade-off analyses to support engineering decisions and system design optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering guidance to project teams and junior engineers.
• Facilitate engineering discussions, working groups, and design reviews across technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including field engineering, deployment teams, and program leadership to ensure design alignment with operational requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with program standards, engineering best practices, and technical requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 10years with an AS degree; 12 years in lieu of degree
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearance
• Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements definition, system decomposition, and architecture development.
• Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
• Ability to perform engineering trade studies and technical evaluations.
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentorship within engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support technical working groups and design reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting radio communication systems with telecommunications infrastructure for interface, or similar technical deployments.
• Familiarity with site survey analysis and site engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting large federal or aviation-related programs.
• Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as SysML, UML, and CAD.

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.