Remote Systems Integration Engineer - SME

Peraton is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer - SME to support the FAA’s modernization of National Airspace System facilities under the BNATCS contract. The role plans and supports site-specific equipment deployments, installation, testing, configuration management, and coordination with FAA personnel and vendors.

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)
• Track project tasks and milestone status across multiple sites, ensuring activities are coordinated and risks are clearly communicated
• Collaborate with vendors and the FAA to ensure end‑to‑end site completion
• 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
• Linux experience
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively
• 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)