Surveillance Implementation Engineer

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (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 dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. As a Surveillance Implementation Engineer, you’ll deploy and integrate advanced radar and surveillance technologies into mission-critical facilities that operate 24/7. Your expertise will directly influence the reliability and performance of the FAA’s National Airspace System (NAS).

 

In this position, you will:

• Plan, deploy, and implement surveillance and radar equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Align deployments with operational, safety, and performance requirements for mission-critical environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and FAA stakeholders to coordinate schedules and technical activities.
• Prepare documentation and reports to support operational readiness and deployment milestones.
• Assist with site-level installation, integration, and testing activities.
• Track deployment schedules and resolve routine technical issues under senior guidance.
• Contribute to readiness reviews and technical documentation.
• Conduct site readiness assessments, including infrastructure evaluations and logistics planning.
• Perform or oversee system integration activities, ensuring compatibility between legacy and new systems.
• Support end-to-end testing of radar and surveillance equipment, verifying operational performance and adherence to FAA standards.
• Participate in acceptance testing and provide technical sign-off for deployment milestones.

Why This Role Matters

 

The National Airspace System is the backbone of U.S. aviation, supporting millions of passengers and essential missions daily. In this role, you will ensure flawless deployment of surveillance and radar systems for uninterrupted operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a BS (or equivalent).

• Background supporting complex systems or infrastructure deployment.

• Familiarity with emerging surveillance technologies such as ADS-B, multilateration, or next-gen radar systems, and the ability to recommend improvements for deployment efficiency.

• Background deploying systems in 24/7 operational environments, ensuring minimal service interruptions.

• Familiarity with deployment planning software, configuration management tools, and engineering documentation platforms (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, DOORS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• FAA-specific or vendor certifications for radar and surveillance technologies.

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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.

$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.

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