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Responsibilities

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 a Systems Integration Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Alaska Automation Capability (AAC) modernization effort. The selected candidate will serve as a technical lead supporting systems integration, requirements analysis, interface management, implementation planning, and modernization activities associated with the FAA Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) initiative.

Work Location:

• This position is required to be on-site, located in Anchorage, Alaska.

Your Impact:

The Systems Integration Engineer will work closely with FAA stakeholders, operational users, vendors, subcontractors, and implementation teams to ensure successful integration of automation, communications, and digitization capabilities across Alaska Flight Service Stations.

• Lead technical analysis activities supporting Voice Communication System (VCS) capability development and modernization.
• Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings, engineering reviews, requirements workshops, and stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Analyze operational, functional, performance, and interface requirements for aviation communication and automation systems.
• Support development, review, and maintenance of requirements documentation, interface documentation, engineering assessments, and technical recommendations.
• Evaluate integration impacts between AAC systems and external National Airspace System (NAS) components.
• Support development of VCS requirements, verification criteria, and traceability documentation.
• Conduct technical evaluations of proposed solutions and identify integration risks, dependencies, and constraints.
• Support site surveys, facility assessments, and implementation planning activities across Alaska Flight Service Stations.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering teams, vendors, and FAA stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and successful deployment execution.
• Assist with development and review of Site Specific Implementation Plans, engineering drawings, technical reports, and deployment documentation.
• Identify and resolve technical issues affecting system integration, deployment schedules, or operational readiness.
• Support Integrated Master Schedule planning, dependency management, and risk mitigation activities.
• Assist with test planning, operational readiness assessments, and deployment support activities.
• Develop technical briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for program leadership and FAA stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience or Masters degree and 6 years' experience or Associate's degree and 10 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years' experience
• Experience supporting systems engineering, systems integration, telecommunications, network infrastructure, aviation systems, or modernization programs.
• Experience developing and analyzing system requirements and interface requirements.
• Experience supporting complex technical programs involving multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, integration methodologies, and technical documentation practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA, NAS, Air Traffic, Flight Service, telecommunications, or aviation modernization experience.
• Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Aviation Systems, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with Voice Communication Systems (VCS), VoIP technologies, radio communications, or operational communications systems.
• Experience supporting requirements development, verification, validation, and technical reviews.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed deployment efforts.
• Familiarity with systems integration within mission-critical operational environments.

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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$112,000 - $179,000. 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME