Senior Automation Architect

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.

 

Peraton is seeking an Automation Architect - SME to support technical modernization efforts in Alaska. This role will help define, design, and guide automation solutions that improve consistency, efficiency, and operational performance across supported systems and services. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and the ability to work across engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and guide automation strategies supporting technical and operational objectives.
• Evaluate current processes and systems to identify automation opportunities and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and program leadership to define automation requirements and implementation approaches.
• Support integration of automation solutions into broader enterprise and program environments.
• Develop architecture-level recommendations, technical guidance, and implementation roadmaps.
• Ensure automation designs align with security, reliability, maintainability, and operational requirements.
• Support troubleshooting, technical risk identification, and resolution planning for automation-related issues.
• Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and design artifacts.

Work Location / Additional Requirements

• This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.
• Ability to support occasional travel to field sites and remote locations, as required.
• Ability to work in austere environments and Arctic conditions, including remote site access and limited-amenity accommodations, when needed.
• Willingness to comply with applicable site safety, badging, and operational requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience; or 10 years of experience with applicable Masters, or 7 years applicaple experience with PHD
• Extensive experience designing or implementing automation solutions in enterprise or mission-critical environments.
• Experience with systems integration, scripting, orchestration, or infrastructure automation concepts.
• Strong technical architecture and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FAA, aviation, or federal modernization efforts.
• Experience in cloud, hybrid, or infrastructure automation environments.
• Experience supporting remote operational environments or geographically dispersed sites.

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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.

$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.