[Hiring] System and Data Integration Specialist @Peraton

Role Description

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a System & Data Integration Specialist to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the end‑to‑end integration of the E‑IDS operational environment. This role combines data mapping, layout development, systems understanding, and network awareness to ensure reliable, consistent, and accurate configuration across FAA facilities. The specialist must be able to interpret operational requirements, understand how data flows through the system, and configure layouts that align with facility needs and NAS‑wide standards.

Work Location:

• Remote work is permitted; candidates must reside within the contiguous United States.
• Must be able to travel 50-90% of the time to support deployments at CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years’ related experience or Masters degree and 10 years experience or Associate’s degree and 14 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years’ experience
• 10+ years of systems integration experience supporting complex, multi-vendor network, communications, infrastructure, and software environments.
• 2+ years of experience configuring and validating Cisco, Dell, and HPE/Aruba infrastructure using vendor management interfaces (Cisco Web GUI, Dell OpenManage, HPE/Aruba Web Interface).
• 3+ years of experience analyzing end-to-end system functionality, validating architecture, tracing data flows, and troubleshooting interface issues across integrated systems.
• 2+ years of experience administering Linux systems using command-line utilities to perform system navigation, configuration verification, log analysis, file management, and basic troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Support full E‑IDS System Integration across data, layouts, network components, and facility workflows
• Gather operational requirements directly from FAA facilities
• Build LDAs by mapping NDC fields to site‑specific operational needs
• Validate data accuracy, layout behavior, system interfaces, and interoperability.
• Deploy configurations and support iterative refinement across test and operational environments
• Document field mappings, layout decisions, template structures, system behaviors, and configuration changes
• Support system integration from hardware setup, logistics coordination, software configuration, and cutover activities
• Understanding of Interface Control Documents, engineering drawings, and technical baselines.
• Ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues using standard Cisco diagnostic commands.
• Experience integrating communications equipment with enterprise networks.
• Experience supporting deployment and commissioning activities.
• Ability to troubleshoot common Linux operational issues.
• Verify implementation packages before deployment.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to communicate technical issues to both engineering and management audiences.
• Analyze and resolve technical problems in a structured manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with FAA National Airspace System (NAS), E-IDS, or other mission-critical operational systems.
• Understanding of Air Traffic Control (ATC) operational workflows and time-critical information requirements.
• Knowledge of Local Data Administration (LDA), National Data Configuration (NDC), and operational display configuration.
• Experience with interface configuration tools, layout editors, template management, and page builders.
• Knowledge of relational databases, schemas, data normalization, and data relationships.
• Experience troubleshooting operational data synchronization and interface inconsistencies.
• Understanding of human factors engineering and usability principles for operational displays.
• Experience supporting multi-site deployments, site readiness assessments, and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes, configuration management, and change control.

Benefits

• Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.