Peraton · 4 hours ago
Surveillance Radar Specialist
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking an experienced Surveillance Radar Specialist to support the design, integration, modernization, and sustainment of FAA surveillance systems across the National Airspace System, providing technical leadership and oversight for radar-based and cooperative surveillance systems.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and engineering support for FAA surveillance and radar systems
Support design, analysis, and sustainment of primary surveillance radar (PSR) and secondary surveillance radar (SSR) systems
Work with cooperative and non-cooperative surveillance technologies, including:
ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast)
ASR-7 and ASR-11 airport surveillance radars
ARSR (Air Route Surveillance Radar) systems
Support integration of surveillance systems with networking and communications infrastructures
Collaborate with Technical Program Managers (TPMs), system engineers, network engineers, and architects to align designs and deployments
Evaluate system performance, coverage, accuracy, latency, and availability
Support ground-based surveillance systems and understand interactions with aircraft-based avionics and transponders
Participate in site surveys, system upgrades, acceptance testing, and operational readiness reviews
Support troubleshooting of radar and surveillance anomalies across hardware, software, and network interfaces
Ensure compliance with FAA standards, safety requirements, and operational constraints
Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and engineering artifacts
Support modernization initiatives transitioning from legacy surveillance systems to next-generation architectures
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience or Masters degree and 6 years' experience or Associate's degree and 10 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years' experience
Experience supporting aviation surveillance and radar systems
Demonstrated experience with: ADS-B surveillance systems, ASR-7, ASR-11, and ARSR radar platforms, Primary (PSR) and Secondary (SSR) radar technologies
Strong understanding of ground-based surveillance systems vs. aircraft-dependent surveillance
Experience working alongside TPMs, engineers, and architects in surveillance, radar, networking, and communications domains
Ability to analyze system performance, identify risks, and support technical resolution
Familiarity with radar signal processing concepts, coverage modeling, and system performance metrics
Experience managing technical dependencies, interfaces, upgrades, and sustainment
Experience coordinating with vendors like INDRA, SAAB
Preferred
Familiarity with FAA systems, air traffic control environments, or federal modernization programs
Familiarity with NextGen surveillance modernization initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
Certifications such as FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), CCNA Wireless, or equivalent
Knowledge of signal processing techniques, radar simulation tools, or advanced networking technologies
Background in critical infrastructure sustainment or aviation safety standards
Experience with surveillance system integration, fusion, or tracking systems
Knowledge of communications and networking dependencies supporting radar data transport
Background in systems engineering lifecycle support (requirements, design, test, deployment)
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
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