Systems Engineer SME - Chantilly
23 hours ago
Job description
About Peraton
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
About The Role
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.Join a team shaping the future of airspace safety and surveillance.
As a Systems Engineer SME you'll play a key role in designing, integrating, and analyzing complex systems that keep our skies secure.
From advanced radar technologies to mission-critical surveillance solutions, your expertise will directly support the FAA's efforts to modernize and maintain the National Airspace System.
Work Location:
This position will work on site in the DC Metro area. Once operations are fully established, we will consider telework options however, this is not guaranteed.
In this position, you will:
Perform end-to-end systems engineering across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation.
Drive the development of concepts, architectures, trade studies, and system analyses to optimize performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure objectives are achieved and requirements are met.
Prepare and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations to clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
Contribute to trade studies and analyses under the mentorship of senior engineers.
Participate in system-level reviews and provide hands-on support for integration and testing activities.
Why This Role Matters
Your work will directly impact national transportation safety and innovation-helping develop and refine systems used by millions of travelers and aviation professionals every day.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 12 years' experience or Masters degree and 10 years' experience or Associate's degree and 14 years years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years' experience
Systems Engineering experience supporting complex, integrated hardware and/or software systems.
Experience performing full lifecycle systems engineering activities including requirements development, system design, integration, verification, and validation (V&V).
Demonstrated ability to conduct trade studies, system analyses, and performance evaluations.
Experience developing and managing technical requirements, interface definitions, and architecture documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or similar federal agencies (DOT, DHS, DoD).
Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture, radar systems, surveillance technologies, or air traffic management systems.
Experience with advanced radar, sensor integration, or mission-critical surveillance systems.
Knowledge of FAA modernization initiatives (e.g., NextGen).
Experience using systems modeling tools such as MBSE, SysML, DOORS, Cameo, or similar requirements management platforms.
Familiarity with safety-critical systems engineering and compliance-driven environments.
Experience supporting system certification, readiness reviews, or operational deployment.
Professional certifications such as INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, PMP, or related credentials.
Degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.
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Details
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.
Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays.
A full listing of available benefits can be viewed atApplication Duration Statement:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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