Key skills
Hardware deploymentinstallationSoftware deploymentNational Airspace System (NAS) architectureFAA policiesstandardsOperational Risk Management (ORM)Network configuration managementSite survey analysisSite-specific implementation planningNetwork diagramsrack elevationsRedhat LinuxPower requirements understandingFiber opticcopper cabling standardsCompTIA Security+CompTIA Network+Risk Management
About this role
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Remote Systems Integration Engineer - SME to ensure that FAA National Airspace Systems are upgraded in a timely manner, supporting the safety and efficiency of U.S. airspace operations.
Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze site survey data to validate site conditions and develop Site Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP) that establish the technical baseline for site-specific engineering packages (including equipment layouts, cabling, risk plans, and other technical documentation prepared in accordance with applicable FAA orders for FAA approval)
- Conduct discussions with facilities on equipment placement as required
- As directed by the FAA, perform Operational Risk Management (ORM)
- Coordinate with vendors on ORM plans
- Provide on-site engineering and installation support
- Perform site hardware installation activities in accordance with the Site-Specific Implementation Plan in accordance with FAA policies, standards, orders and other applicable codes/regulations
- Perform site software installations in accordance with FAA policies, standards, orders and other applicable codes/regulations
- Perform infrastructure and installation checkout
- Perform site functionality test including network and interface connectivity as defined by the FAA
- Conduct configuration management activities such as switch configurations, swap, local position set-ups, software versions
- Conduct Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI)
- Support disposition of property
- Comply with all FAA facility requirements (security, workspace availability) and professionally manage all site staff relationships
Requirements:
- 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
- 7 years of hardware and software deployment/installation experience
- Must be able to travel at least 90% of the time on deployments for both CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in confined spaces (server closets, raised floors)
- Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture and modernization initiatives (e.g., NextGen)
- Experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other aviation or transportation programs
- CompTIA Security+, Network+, or similar technical certification
- Proficiency creating network diagrams and rack elevations using tools such as Visio and Microsoft Office Suite
- Redhat Linux experience
- Strong understanding of power requirements (NEMA plugs, UPS sizing, BTU calculations)
- Knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards (single-mode, multi-mode, CAT6)