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Peraton · 2 weeks ago

Telecommunications Engineering Specialist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

8+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a highly experienced Telecommunications Engineering Specialist to play a critical role in the transformation of the nation's air traffic control system, focusing on enhancing safety and modernizing the aviation system with advanced technologies.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct capacity planning, network design validation, and hands-on configuration for both TDM and IP systems

Integrate voice systems with automation platforms and network infrastructures

Document engineering specifications and troubleshoot complex performance issues

Provide on-site technical support for critical system upgrades or emergency maintenance

Lead peer reviews of engineering work products to ensure compliance and quality

Actively participate in FAA modernization working groups to align engineering efforts with broader NAS initiatives

Perform root cause analyses on complex performance issues across multiple sites

Design and implement automated monitoring tools to track voice network health and performance

Support field technicians during critical incident responses

Provide configuration management and documentation to ensure consistency across FAA systems

Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and integrate next-generation telecom hardware and software

Wireless standards, (802.11 a b/s) security, WPA 3, antenna, CWNA, CWNP

Qualification

Telecom engineeringTDM/IP protocolsIP routingSwitchingWireless standardsQoS configurationPublic Trust clearanceFAA compliance standardsProblem-solvingTeam collaboration