Systems Test Engineer, SME - Telecom

Responsibilities

Shape the Future of U.S. Airspace – Systems Test Engineer, SMELocation: Bethesda, MD

 

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) program. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe, connected, and ready for the future.

 

We’re seeking innovative, mission-driven professionals who thrive in high-impact environments and want to make a tangible difference in one of the world’s most critical transportation infrastructures. At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission—you’ll define it.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Systems Test & Network Operations Engineer on our Telecom team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and operational readiness of next-generation air traffic control systems. You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing and executing test plans across hardware, software, and integrated systems to validate performance and ensure safety and compliance.

• Overseeing service delivery and operations for voice, data, and network systems, including provisioning, installation, and activation.

• Managing SLAs and KPIs, ensuring systems meet or exceed performance expectations.

• Handling escalations for service issues, coordinating with internal teams to resolve outages or performance problems quickly.

• Coordinating with vendors and external carriers to support system installation, maintenance, and ongoing operational readiness.

• Working with cutting-edge networking technologies, including routing and switching (BGP, OSPF), TDM to MPLS migration, SDN, network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS), and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Contribute to high-visibility federal aviation programs that impact millions of passengers every day.

• Gain hands-on experience in federal contracting, next-gen air traffic systems, and network operations management.

• Join a team of leaders and innovators shaping the future of U.S. airspace.

• Thrive in a mission-critical environment where your work truly matters.

Who You Are:

• Passionate about technology, aviation, and mission-driven work.

• Experienced in service delivery, network operations, and vendor management.

• Skilled in systems testing, SLA management, escalation resolution, and cloud/network technologies.

• Ready to tackle complex, high-stakes systems challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Peraton isn’t just a workplace—it’s a place to grow, innovate, and shape the future of aviation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Educational: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or IT (or additional 4 years of experience).

• Professional Experience: 12+ years of hands-on experience in systems testing, deployment, integration, and managing complex enterprise or large-scale integration projects.

• Framework Expertise: Strong knowledge of the ITIL 4 framework, with the ability to drive incident, change, and problem management lifecycles efficiently across technical teams.

• Network & Infrastructure Know-How: Solid, practical experience with LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center architectures, and cloud-hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). You understand how to bridge traditional and modern networks for optimal performance.

• SLA & Performance Management: Demonstrated expertise in defining, monitoring, and exceeding Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including uptime, latency, and service reliability metrics.

• Vendor & Partner Coordination: Proven ability to manage third-party managed service providers (MSPs) and carriers, ensuring contractual compliance and smooth collaboration to meet operational objectives.

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