On-Site TFDM Adaptation Specialist (FAA)

Peraton; Atlantic City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is advancing NAS modernization through BNATCS and TFDM program adaptations. We seek an Adaptation Specialist - SME to translate local operational requirements into site-specific configurations, coordinating with engineering teams and FAA facilities to deliver ready-for-deployment TFDM capabilities.

This 100% on-site role is primarily in Herndon, VA with an alternate site in Atlantic City, NJ, and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 years or Master’s with 10 years or Associate’s with 14 years or HS with 16 years of experience.
• Experience or knowledge in aviation systems, air traffic operations, systems engineering, systems integration, software/system configuration, testing, or data analysis.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into technical requirements, data elements, or configurations.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for FAA facilities, labs, surveys, and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate TFDM adaptation activities for assigned terminal facilities.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, integration environments, and operational facilities.
• Create and verify facility-specific TFDM configurations, including gate layouts and routing rules.
• Translate local requirements and ATC procedures into system adaptations.
• Maintain configuration baselines using approved tools.
• Support site readiness, pre-deployment tests, and readiness reviews.
• Participate in SIT, JSAT, and OT&E activities.
• Ensure adaptations align with enterprise architecture and program standards.
• Investigate issues and drive root-cause analysis with engineering teams.
• Maintain adaptation documentation and version histories.
• Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to site personnel and FAA stakeholders.

Skills

Aviation systems

Air traffic operations

Systems engineering

Systems integration

Software configuration

Testing and data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

HS diploma

Tools

TFDM

TFMS

STARS

ASDE-X

ERAM

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Peraton is advancing NAS modernization through BNATCS and TFDM program adaptations. We seek an Adaptation Specialist - SME to translate local operational requirements into site-specific configurations, coordinating with engineering teams and FAA facilities to deliver ready-for-deployment TFDM capabilities.

This 100% on-site role is primarily in Herndon, VA with an alternate site in Atlantic City, NJ, and up to 25% travel.