Senior Radar & Surveillance Systems Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to advance FAA surveillance and radar systems within the BNATCS modernization efforts. The role requires hands-on experience, systems integration, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure NAS safety and reliability.

The position offers hybrid work with possible telework, citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Expect to contribute to architecture assessments, trade studies, and technical documentation for program

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with aviation surface radar or surveillance technologies and FAA programs.
• 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree (or an additional 4 years without the degree).
• Strong foundation in requirements analysis, system integration, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, and validation.
• Apply technical expertise in FAA surveillance and radar systems to evaluate system performance, resolve technical challenges, and support modernization initiatives.
• Develop and assess system architectures, engineering concepts, trade studies, and technical analyses to optimize performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with FAA stakeholders, engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure system requirements and program objectives are met.
• Develop and present technical documentation, reports, and recommendations to support engineering decisions and program execution.

Skills

Aviation radar surveillance

FAA programs

Requirements analysis

System integration

Testing

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Peraton in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to advance FAA surveillance and radar systems within the BNATCS modernization efforts. The role requires hands-on experience, systems integration, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure NAS safety and reliability.

The position offers hybrid work with possible telework, citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Expect to contribute to architecture assessments, trade studies, and technical documentation for program