Remote Surveillance Radar Advisor for NAS Modernization

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Surveillance Radar Advisor to support NAS modernization and FAA radar systems. This remote role involves analyzing performance, advising on upgrades, and reporting essential data to ensure safe, efficient air travel.

Travel is heavy, up to 75%, with on-site activities and collaboration across FAA and contractor teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on radar experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in agile environments while delivering

Qualifications

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• 5 years with BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA, 0 years with PhD, 9 years with no degree.
• Must have some technical work experience such as maintenance on any moderately complex system such as radars, radios or networks in order to help with documentation and support.
• Travel 75% (expected travel is 1 month on and 1-2 weeks remote rotation on average).
• Proven strong self-starter traits.
• 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.
• Provide clear and effective communications to all parties.

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.

Skills

Self-starter

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

No degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Surveillance Radar Advisor to support NAS modernization and FAA radar systems. This remote role involves analyzing performance, advising on upgrades, and reporting essential data to ensure safe, efficient air travel.

Travel is heavy, up to 75%, with on-site activities and collaboration across FAA and contractor teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on radar experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in agile environments while delivering