Senior Surveillance and Radar Systems Engineer

Peraton

. Lead systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, and validation .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering for FAA surveillance and radar systems, focusing on requirements development, system integration, and performance optimization. Capable of collaborating with stakeholders and producing technical documentation to support engineering decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aviation Surface Radar ExpertiseRequirements AnalysisSystem IntegrationTechnical Documentation DevelopmentPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringRequirements DevelopmentDesign IntegrationVerification and ValidationTechnical AnalysisPerformance OptimizationTrade StudiesSystem Architecture DevelopmentTestingTechnical Challenges Resolution

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

FAA ProgramsSurveillance TechnologiesRadar SystemsSystem LifecycleCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, and validation
Apply technical expertise in FAA surveillance and radar systems to evaluate system performance, resolve technical challenges, and support modernization initiatives
Develop and assess system architectures, engineering concepts, trade studies, and technical analyses to optimize performance and reliability
Collaborate with FAA stakeholders, engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure system requirements and program objectives are met
Develop and present technical documentation, reports, and recommendations to support engineering decisions and program execution
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience with aviation surface radar or surveillance technologies and FAA programs
12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 16 years of related experience without the degree
Strong foundation in requirements analysis, system integration, and testing
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Telework and hybrid flexibility
Employees may be eligible for overtime
Employees may be eligible for shift differential
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus