Systems Engineer

About The Role

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, you will help deliver systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected. You will play a key role in designing, integrating, and analyzing complex systems that keep our skies secure, including advanced radar technologies and mission‑critical surveillance solutions.

• 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.

• Perform end‑to‑end systems engineering across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation.
• Drive the development of concepts, architectures, trade studies, and system analyses to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to ensure objectives are achieved and requirements are met.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations to clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to trade studies and analyses under the mentorship of senior engineers.
• Participate in system‑level reviews and provide hands‑on support for integration and testing activities.

Your work will directly impact national transportation safety and innovation, helping develop and refine systems used by millions of travelers and aviation professionals every day. You will collaborate with top engineers, analysts, and FAA stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet the highest performance standards.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience or Master's degree and 3 years' experience or Associate's degree and 7 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 9 years' experience.
• Systems Engineering experience supporting complex, integrated hardware and/or software systems.
• Experience performing full lifecycle systems engineering activities including requirements development, system design, integration, verification, and validation (V&V).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct trade studies, system analyses, and performance evaluations.
• Experience developing and managing technical requirements, interface definitions, and architecture documentation.

• Experience supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or similar federal agencies (DOT, DHS, DoD).
• Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture, radar systems, surveillance technologies, or air traffic management systems.
• Experience with advanced radar, sensor integration, or mission‑critical surveillance systems.
• Knowledge of FAA modernization initiatives (e.g., Next Gen).
• Experience using systems modeling tools such as MBSE, SysML, DOORS, Cameo, or similar requirements management platforms.
• Familiarity with safety‑critical systems engineering and compliance‑driven environments.
• Experience supporting system certification, readiness reviews, or operational deployment.
• Professional certifications such as INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, PMP, or related credentials.
• Degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.

Target Salary Range: $80,000 – $128,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and geographic location. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short‑ and 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

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.