SME / Engineer VCS

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.

 

This position will be onsite in Bethesda, MD. 

Position Overview

The Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides senior-level engineering expertise in telecommunications systems and/or Voice Control Switch (VCS) environments. This role is responsible for developing site survey and installation design packages in close coordination with customers, vendors, and installation teams.

The SME plays a key role in maintaining the technical baseline, ensuring system designs meet evolving operational needs while supporting scalability and integration with next-generation platforms.

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Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Design

• Lead and support site surveys and development of installation design packages

• Coordinate technical efforts with customers, vendors, and installation teams to ensure successful system deployment

• Ensure designs align with operational requirements, performance needs, and future scalability

Enterprise Architecture Support

• Update and maintain enterprise architecture artifacts developed by the customer

• Map:

  • Physical system nodes

  • Information flows

  • System boundaries

• Ensure architecture artifacts support the customer’s next-generation objectives

• Promote compatibility with common automation platforms, where applicable

Technical Baseline & Requirements Management

• Ensure system implementation aligns with the approved technical baseline and system requirements

• Support verification that designs, configurations, and deployments meet contractual and technical specifications

Project & Technical Reviews

Participate in formal project reviews as required by the customer, including:

• Requirements Reviews (RRs)

• Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

• Critical Design Review (CDR)

• Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)

• Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)

• Test Readiness Review (TRR)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 14 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 10 years with Ph.D., 20 years in lieu of degree
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance 

• Senior-level experience in telecommunications systems engineering and/or Voice Control Switch (VCS) systems

• Experience supporting site surveys and installation design efforts

• Strong understanding of system architecture, integration, and technical baseline control

• Experience developing or updating enterprise architecture documentation

• Familiarity with system lifecycle reviews and configuration audits

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with government or mission-critical communication systems

• Knowledge of automation platforms and large-scale system integration

• Background in requirements traceability and systems verification

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Key Skills

• Systems architecture and integration

• Technical documentation and artifact management

• Cross-functional coordination

• Requirements analysis and compliance

• Design scalability and modernization planning

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.

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.