Systems Integration 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.

 

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will oversee the design, integration, and validation of hardware and software systems, ensuring seamless interoperability across mission-critical platforms. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.

 

In this position, you will:

• Apply your deep expertise to resolve integration challenges, guide technical teams, and ensure compliance with FAA and federal standards, while supporting modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS).

• Prepare audit-ready documentation and compliance records.

• Lead integration planning, design, and execution for FAA modernization programs.

• Ensure successful interoperability of hardware, software, and communications systems.

• Conduct and oversee system-level integration testing, verification, and validation (V&V).

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and program managers to define integration requirements and resolve design conflicts.

• Develop and maintain integration documentation, diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs).

• Support risk assessments, trade studies, and impact analyses for integration strategies.

• Provide technical oversight of subcontractors and vendors supporting integration work.

• Ensure integration activities comply with FAA standards, federal requirements, and industry best practices.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for integration issues or system failures.

• troubleshooting skills for complex multi-system environments.

• Deliver technical reports, dashboards, and executive-level briefings on integration progress and risks.

 

 

Why This Role Matters

 

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As a Senior Systems Integration Engineer, you will ensure that new technologies and legacy systems work together reliably and securely. Your leadership will directly impact the FAA’s ability to deploy modernization initiatives on time, minimize operational risks, and safeguard the systems that enable safe and efficient air travel.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience; or Masters degree and 6 years; or Associate’s degree and 10 years experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.  
• Experience in systems integration and integration methodologies.

• Hands-on experience with integration testing, system verification, and validation activities.

• Proficiency with configuration management and version control tools (Git, SVN, etc.).

• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP).

• Strong background in networked systems integration.

• Experience with virtualization, cloud, and hybrid environments.

• Familiarity with system safety and security requirements in integration planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.

• Experience with FAA, aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical federal systems.

• Professional certifications such as CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional), PMP, or ITIL.

• Experience with FAA NextGen modernization programs or NAS integration initiatives.

• Background in aviation communications, surveillance, or air traffic management systems.

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, Enterprise Architect).

• Familiarity with international standards (ICAO, ISO/IEC 15288) for systems integration.

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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.

$104,000 - $166,000. 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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