Radar Site Advisor

Peraton; Peachtree City (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Radar Site Advisor to support modernization and sustainment of the National Airspace System (NAS) and FAA surveillance systems. You will analyze, advise, and report on performance, support upgrades to the ATC system, and work with FAA stakeholders, contractors, and engineers to meet mission objectives.

This 100% remote position requires about 75% onsite travel to rotating locations, enabling you to lead radar system integration and lifecycle sustainment efforts across sites.

Qualifications

• Must have US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Significant hands-on technical work on moderately complex systems (radars, radios or networks).
• Proven strong self-starter traits.
• Provide agile and adaptive leadership & support.
• Capable of implementing steps to conflict resolution and deconfliction.
• Capable of independent operation under agile conditions with limited oversight.
• Capable of critical thinking, following processes and procedures.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of assessing a large amount of data and producing detailed technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on radar system integration, operations, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Support FAA surveillance programs with performance analysis, troubleshooting, and modernization planning.
• Observe, capture and report technical data for installation and modernization of FAA radar systems.
• Collaborate with FAA stakeholders, contractors, and engineering teams to align with mission objectives.
• Develop and submit concise technical reports and status reports through each project phase.
• Notify higher Peraton authority of significant concerns and potential schedule impacts.
• Oversee site and vendor technicians, monitor equipment installation schedules, ensure FAA mandate compliance.
• Post-installation, monitor updated systems and optimize ATC systems through calibrations and testing.

Job description

Required Qualifications

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D and 16 years with High School Diploma
• Must have significant hands on technical work such as maintenance on any moderately complex system such as radars, radios or networks.
• Proven strong self-starter traits.
• Provide agile and adaptive leadership & support.
• Capable of implementing the steps to conflict resolution and deconfliction.
• Capable of independent operation under agile conditions with limited oversite and/or managerial control.
• Capable of critical thinking, following processes and procedures.
• Travel 75% (expected travel is 1 month on and 2 weeks remote rotation on average).
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of assessing a large amount of pertinent data and producing detailed technical reports at a consumable level under time limitations.
• Provide clear and effective communications to all parties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarization of radar operations, ATC systems & operations, and/or Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems.
• Expert use of Microsoft products and business applications.

#BNATC

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 helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected.

We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Peraton is seeking talented self-starting Radar Site Advisor with experience in radar systems (operator or technician) to support the modernization and sustainment of the National Airspace System (NAS) and FAA surveillance systems. In this role, you will analyze, advise, and report key performance information in order to implement upgrades to the current ATC system that are critical to safe and efficient air travel. By supporting the implementation and modernization of short-to-medium range radar systems, you will directly contribute to the future of U.S. aviation infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your radar knowledge to mission-critical programs that ensure the safety, security, and reliability of the nation’s airspace.

This position is 100% remote with about 75% onsite travel to rotating locations.

Responsibilities

• Be capable of providing subject matter expertise on radar system integration, operations, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Support FAA surveillance programs with performance analysis, troubleshooting, and modernization planning.
• Observe, capture and report technical data pertinent to the installation and modernization of FAA radar systems.
• Collaborate with FAA stakeholders, contractors, and engineering teams to align with mission objectives.
• Develop and submit concise technical reports and status reports throughout each phase of the project (site survey, pre-install & parts - received at site, installation, and finally, testing and acceptance).
• Provide immediate notification to higher Peraton authority of significant concerns (Risk, Issues, Opportunity) along with their potential impacts to the schedule.
• Oversees site and vendor technicians, have situational awareness of past and upcoming equipment installation schedules, and ensure compliance with FAA mandates.
• Upon completion of installation and acceptance tests, continue to monitor updated systems and communicate with site technicians and vendors to ensure optimization of all ATC systems through calibrations, alignments, and additional testing required. All efforts result in updated radar systems that provide optimal detection capabilities and increased data accuracy.