Telecommunications Systems Engineer - SME; FENS

Position: Telecommunications Systems Engineer - SME (FENS)
Peraton Overview

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  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Enterprise Network Service (FENS) program. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep millions of passengers and aircraft moving safely every day.

We’re looking for forward-thinking professionals who thrive in complex, high-impact environments and want their work to matter. If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of air traffic management, this is your opportunity to make a real difference alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

Systems Engineer, SME | Telecom - FENSRole Overview:

In this role, you will serve as a Telecommunications System Engineer SME to manage complex engineering and technology initiatives in support of the FAA Enterprise Network Services (FENS) program. In this role, you will design, deploy, migrate and manage the Secured Network Infrastructure in alignment with FAA standards and mission objectives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of Network and Security technical experience, with the ability to migrate and manage complex system architectures—including global telecommunications and network infrastructures (SD-WAN, MPLS, and enterprise LAN/WAN environments).

Work Location:

This position is 100% on-site, primarily located in Herndon, VA, with an alternate work location available in Bowie, MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements.

What You’ll DoProvide technical review for complex systems engineering efforts, driving architecture decisions, verification strategies, and risk mitigation.

Support systems engineering activities across the lifecycle, translating requirements into system designs and verification plans.

Advise program leadership on technical baselines, Migration strategy, integration sequencing, and test campaigns.

Advise on modeling and trade studies to ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and security objectives. Coordinate with stakeholders to manage requirements, traceability and technical risk.

Translate requirements into system designs and verification plans; support integration, modeling, and technical risk management.

Translate operational and technical requirements into robust system architectures, interface definitions, and verification strategies.

Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices to ensure alignment between system requirements, design artifacts, and test outcomes.

Support system integration efforts, ensuring telecommunications solutions meet performance, resiliency, and security objectives.

Provide advisory input on telecommunications modernization efforts and infrastructure upgrades.

Why This Role Matters The FAA’s ability to modernize and…