ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Contract Radio Network Optimization Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Peraton

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

... Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation ... Applicants must have experience with site surveys, radio network configurations, racks and cable ...

Peraton

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

... Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation ... Conduct large-scale radio network planning, including site surveys, radio network configurations ...

Peraton

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

... Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation ... Conduct large-scale radio network planning, including site surveys, radio network configurations ...

Peraton

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

... Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation ... Conduct large-scale radio network planning, including site surveys, radio network configurations ...

Peraton

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

... Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation ... Conduct large-scale radio network planning, including site surveys, radio network configurations ...

Peraton

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

... Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation ... Applicants must have experience with site surveys, radio network configurations, racks and cable ...

Zebra Technologies

Network Engineer Senior

Lincolnshire, IL · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Join Zebra Technologies as a Senior Network Engineer and play a crucial role in building, optimizing, and securing our global IT infrastructure. In this position, you will be a key driver in ...

DAS Technology Group

Senior RF Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

... network implementation, testing, and optimization • Characterization and field testing to ... Software Defined Radio experience (ADI transceivers, Ettus, EPIQ,...) and FPGAs • Demonstrated ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsContract Radio Network Optimization Engineer JobsContract Radio Network Optimization Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Contract Radio Network Optimization Engineer information

See Chicago, IL salary details

$31.9K

$112.3K

$162.8K

How much do contract radio network optimization engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract radio network optimization engineer in Chicago, IL is $112,327.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,700.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most commonly searched types of Radio Network Optimization Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Radio Network Optimization Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL are:

What cities near Chicago, IL are hiring for Contract Radio Network Optimization Engineer jobs?

Cities near Chicago, IL with the most Contract Radio Network Optimization Engineer job openings:

Contract Radio Network Optimization Engineer jobs near you

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Chicago, IL • On-site

Peraton
IT Services • 10K+ employees

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 225 rated it services

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Paid breaks

Learn more about Peratonexternal

$86K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities
Shape the Future of America's Skies with Peraton
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 delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe, secure, and connected.
We're seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact, mission-driven environments and are excited to help transform the future of air traffic management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures while collaborating with leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won't just support the mission-you'll help define it.
NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL
We are seeking a Design Engineer for our Next Generation Air/Ground Communications (NEXCOM) program to lead the systems engineering activities that support the design and implementation of new large-scale radio network equipment at more than a thousand FAA air traffic control centers across the United States. Applicants must have experience with site surveys, radio network configurations, racks and cable routings and have familiarity with safety and risk management issues while creating site installation engineering packages (detailed drawings, BOM, installation steps and schematics).This position will work closely with our FAA client, Peraton CAD drafters and schedulers, and third-party installation teams, and must be attentive to detail, have strong problem-solving ability and display strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct large-scale radio network planning, including site surveys, radio network configurations, racks and cable routings.
  • Create site installation engineering packages (detailed drawings, BOM, installation steps and schematics) to support implementation and deployment of radio communication equipment.
  • Develop system design packages that support site preparation, procurement, and installation activities.
  • Support development of site engineering packages required for radio equipment installations.
  • Perform requirements definition and system decomposition.
  • Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to support system modeling and documentation.
  • Conduct trade-off analyses to support engineering decisions and system design optimization.
  • Provide technical leadership and engineering guidance to project teams and junior engineers.
  • Facilitate engineering discussions, working groups, and design reviews across technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including field engineering, deployment teams, and program leadership to ensure design alignment with operational requirements.
  • Ensure designs comply with program standards, engineering best practices, and technical requirements.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 10 years with an AS degree; 12 years in lieu of degree
  • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearance
  • Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements definition, system decomposition, and architecture development.
  • Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
  • Ability to perform engineering trade studies and technical evaluations.
  • Experience providing technical leadership or mentorship within engineering teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support technical working groups and design reviews.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting radio communication systems with telecommunications infrastructure for interface, or similar technical deployments.
  • Familiarity with site survey analysis and site engineering documentation.
  • Experience supporting large federal or aviation-related programs.
  • Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as SysML, UML, and CAD.

#BNATCS
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Peraton logo

About Peraton

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

View All Peraton Jobs

What Peraton employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply