[Hiring] Surveillance Radar Journeyman Advisor @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.

Peraton is seeking talented self-starting Surveillance Radar Advisors with experience in radar systems (operator or technician) to support the modernization and sustainment of the National Airspace System (NAS) and FAA surveillance systems. In this role, you will analyze, advise, and report key performance information in order to implement upgrades to the current ATC system that are critical to safe and efficient air travel.

This position is 100% remote, with 75% travel.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise on radar system integration, operations, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Support FAA surveillance programs with performance analysis, troubleshooting, and modernization planning.
• Observe, capture and report technical data pertinent to the installation and modernization of FAA radar systems.
• Collaborate with FAA stakeholders, contractors, and engineering teams to align with mission objectives.
• Develop and submit concise technical reports and status reports throughout each phase of the project (site survey, pre-install & parts - received at site, installation, and finally, testing and acceptance).
• Provide immediate notification to higher Peraton authority of significant concerns (Risk, Issues, Opportunity) along with their potential impacts to the schedule.
• Oversee site and vendor technicians, have situational awareness of past and upcoming equipment installation schedules, and ensure compliance with FAA mandates.
• Upon completion of installation and acceptance tests, continue to monitor updated systems and communicate with site technicians and vendors to ensure optimization of all ATC systems through calibrations, alignments, and additional testing required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 5 years with BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA, 0 years with PhD, 9 years with no degree.
• Some technical work experience such as maintenance on any moderately complex system such as radars, radios or networks.
• Proven strong self-starter traits.
• Capable of implementing the steps to conflict resolution and deconfliction.
• Capable of independent operation under agile conditions with limited oversight and/or managerial control.
• Capable of critical thinking, following processes and procedures.
• Travel 75% (expected travel is 1 month on and 1-2 weeks remote rotation on average).
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of assessing a large amount of pertinent data and producing detailed technical reports at a consumable level under time limitations.
• Provide clear and effective communications to all parties.

Requirements

• Familiarization of radar operations, ATC systems & operations, and/or Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems.
• Expert use of Microsoft products and business applications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Short/long term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
• Company paid holidays.