Senior Safety Engineer

Shape the Future of Aviation with Peraton

 

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. 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.

 

Help shape the future of secure, resilient aviation communications. Peraton is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to provide enterprise-level safety leadership supporting telecommunications and infrastructure operations that power the National Airspace System. This role is designed for a seasoned safety professional ready to influence high-visibility programs across multiple operational sites. You will lead system safety initiatives, conduct rigorous hazard analyses, and guide leadership on risk mitigation strategies that directly support aviation reliability and public trust. Your expertise will strengthen compliance, reduce operational risk, and ensure safety remains embedded in every phase of modernization and operational execution.

 

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:

• Provide senior-level oversight of safety engineering across multi-site telecommunications and operational environments.
• Lead and conduct hazard analyses, system safety assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Develop and maintain System Safety Plans (SSPs) and safety documentation aligned with federal standards.
• Conduct and oversee safety compliance audits and readiness reviews.
• Advise program leadership on safety risks, mitigation strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and optimize multi-site safety programs, ensuring consistent implementation of safety controls.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, systemic risks, and opportunities for risk reduction.
• Support incident investigations, corrective action planning, and risk closure verification.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to embed safety into modernization initiatives.
• Lead safety engineering, conduct audits, manage multi-site safety programs.

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’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years’ experience.
• Demonstrated experience in safety engineering within telecommunications, infrastructure, or safety-critical environments.
• Proven ability to conduct hazard analyses, safety audits, and compliance assessments.
• Experience developing and managing multi-site safety programs.
• Strong understanding of safety engineering principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with risk management methodologies and structured hazard analysis techniques.
• Experience interpreting operational data and producing safety performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional safety initiatives.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture and modernization initiatives (e.g., NextGen).
• Certifications: CSP preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
• Strong ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.
• Proven experience designing efficient workflows.
• Expertise in managing and optimizing processes for compliance and performance.

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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.

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