NEXCOM Senior Systems Engineer

Program Overview

About The Role

Shape the Future of America’s Skies 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. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe, secure, and connected.

We’re seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact, mission-driven environments and are excited to help transform the future of air traffic management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures while collaborating with leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission—you’ll help define it.

NEXCOM Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA or Bowie, MD

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the design and engineering activities related to the installation and deployment of Air/Ground radio communication systems. This role will support implementation planning, site preparation, procurement efforts, and development of engineering packages for these Air/Ground radio equipment installations at multiple sites around the country.

The ideal candidate will leverage site survey data to develop system designs and engineering documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering design activities utilizing site survey data to support implementation and deployment of radio communication equipment.
• Develop system design packages that support site preparation, procurement, and installation activities .
• Support development of site engineering packages required for radio equipment installations.
• Perform requirements definition and system decomposition.
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to support system modeling and documentation.
• Conduct trade-off analyses to support engineering decisions and system design optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering guidance to project teams and junior engineers.
• Facilitate engineering discussions, working groups, and design reviews across technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including field engineering, deployment teams, and program leadership to ensure design alignment with operational requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with program standards, engineering best practices, and technical requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Computer) or a related STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearance
• Experience with systems engineering processes , including requirements definition, system decomposition, and architecture development.
• Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
• Ability to perform engineering trade studies and technical evaluations .
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentorship within engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support technical working groups and design reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting radio communication systems with telecommunications infrastructure for interface, or similar technical deployments.
• Familiarity with site survey analysis and site engineering documentation .
• Experience supporting large federal or aviation-related programs .
• Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as SysML, UML, and CAD .

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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