Senior Systems Engineer, NAS & Air Traffic Tech

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the FAA BNATCS contract and modernize the National Airspace System. You will perform end-to-end systems engineering across requirements, design, integration, V&V, and documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams and FAA stakeholders.

Based on Herndon, VA on-site with potential Bowie, MD option, you will contribute to trade studies, system analyses, and readiness activities in a mission-critical environment, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Experience in full lifecycle systems engineering and V&V

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end systems engineering across the full lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, V&V).
• Lead architectures, trade studies, and system analyses to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, and communications.
• Mentor junior engineers in trade studies and integration.
• Support system integration and testing activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

V&V

Trade studies

Architecture documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MBSE

SysML

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the FAA BNATCS contract and modernize the National Airspace System. You will perform end-to-end systems engineering across requirements, design, integration, V&V, and documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams and FAA stakeholders.

Based on Herndon, VA on-site with potential Bowie, MD option, you will contribute to trade studies, system analyses, and readiness activities in a mission-critical environment, ensuring safety and