Telecommunications Test & Evaluation (T&E) Specialist

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.

 

We are seeking a highly experienced Test & Evaluation (T&E) Specialist with expertise in Voice and Telecommunications to play a critical role in the transformation of the nation’s air traffic control system. This ambitious initiative is focused on enhancing safety, improving reliability and security, reducing outages, lowering total cost of ownership, and modernizing the aviation system with state-of-the-art technologies and facilities. In this role, you will Plan and execute rigorous testing and evaluation for FAA voice and telecom equipment.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integration and interoperability testing for voice and telecom equipment in multi-vendor environments.
• Develop automated regression testing suites to ensure system reliability after upgrades.
• Support field deployment validation through on-site testing and certification.
• Provide post-test analysis reports with actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying test process gaps and proposing enhancements.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria to validate performance against mission requirements.
• Conduct lab and field testing, analyze results, and provide clear recommendations.

Why This Role Matters

Your evaluations ensure that every piece of equipment entering the NAS is reliable, safe, and ready for service, safeguarding national aviation operations.

Basic Qualifications:

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

• 8+ years with BS (or equivalent)

• Experience performing T&E for telecom systems in 24/7 operational environments.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present findings to executives and technical teams.

• Strong knowledge of telecom test tools (e.g., Spirent, IXIA).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Familiarity with FAA NAS T&E processes preferred.
• Familiarity with FAA NAS acceptance and operational testing standards.

• Experience in performance benchmarking and stress testing under high-load conditions.

• Excellent communication skills for briefing senior leadership on test results.

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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.

$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.

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