Peraton · 2 days ago
Hardware Support Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence across the globe. They are seeking a Hardware Support Engineer to provide technical expertise in the installation, configuration, maintenance, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical hardware systems supporting the FAA, ensuring the safety and efficiency of U.S. air travel.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Install, configure, integrate, and test hardware components (servers, network switches/routers, sensor equipment, radar interfaces, associated cabling, racks) within FAA sites and NAS infrastructure
Support hardware deployment activities: site surveys, installation planning, cut-over readiness, site acceptance testing (SAT), operational readiness reviews (ORR)
Coordinate with system integration & software teams to ensure hardware interfaces correctly with automation, surveillance, voice, and communication systems
Perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of hardware issues in a 24/7/365 mission-critical environment
Maintain hardware configuration baselines, documentation (including interface control documents, installation/test reports, drawings), change control and status accounting
Ensure compliance with FAA safety, reliability, cybersecurity, environmental, and site constraints
Monitor hardware performance metrics (availability, latency, throughput, reliability), escalate issues, and implement mitigation actions
Support logistics, lifecycle management, parts provisioning, spares, and equipment tracking for deployed hardware
Assist in hardware upgrades/replacements, legacy system decommissioning, and technology refresh efforts
Travel to multiple FAA facilities and field sites as required
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or Master's degree and 6 years' experience or Associates degree and 10 years' experience or a High School Diploma and 12 years of experience
Hands-on experience with hardware installation, integration, maintenance in large scale or mission-critical systems (preferably in federal/aviation/ATC environments)
Strong understanding of hardware systems: servers, switches/routers, fiber/copper infrastructure, racks, sensors, test equipment
Experience with site deployments: installation planning, acceptance testing, cut-over processes
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills for diagnosing hardware issues in integrated systems
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, interface control documents (ICDs), test plans, installation/test reports
Preferred
Experience supporting FAA systems or NAS infrastructure, or large high-availability/real-time systems
Familiarity with radar, surveillance sensors, ADS-B, ARS (7,11) networked data feeds, automation systems in ATC
Familiarity with configuration management, hardware lifecycle support, logistics for deployed systems
Certifications relevant to hardware/networking (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Server+, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, STEM or a related technical discipline
Experience using hardware monitoring platforms and remote diagnostic tools
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-09-25
Company data provided by crunchbase