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Peraton · 4 days ago

Surveillance Implementation Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $138K/yr

5+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company dedicated to advancing the safety and modernization of the National Airspace System. The Surveillance Implementation Engineer will deploy and integrate advanced radar and surveillance technologies, ensuring the reliability and performance of the FAA's National Airspace System.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, deploy, and implement surveillance and radar equipment and supporting infrastructure

Align deployments with operational, safety, and performance requirements for mission-critical environments

Collaborate with engineering, program management, and FAA stakeholders to coordinate schedules and technical activities

Prepare documentation and reports to support operational readiness and deployment milestones

Assist with site-level installation, integration, and testing activities

Track deployment schedules and resolve routine technical issues under senior guidance

Contribute to readiness reviews and technical documentation

Conduct site readiness assessments, including infrastructure evaluations and logistics planning

Perform or oversee system integration activities, ensuring compatibility between legacy and new systems

Support end-to-end testing of radar and surveillance equipment, verifying operational performance and adherence to FAA standards

Participate in acceptance testing and provide technical sign-off for deployment milestones

Qualification

Surveillance technologiesRadar systemsSystem integrationDeployment planning softwareConfiguration management toolsEngineering documentationCollaborationTechnical documentationProblem-solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance

5+ years of relevant experience with a BS (or equivalent)

Background supporting complex systems or infrastructure deployment

Familiarity with emerging surveillance technologies such as ADS-B, multilateration, or next-gen radar systems, and the ability to recommend improvements for deployment efficiency

Background deploying systems in 24/7 operational environments, ensuring minimal service interruptions

Familiarity with deployment planning software, configuration management tools, and engineering documentation platforms (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, DOORS)