Automation Cloud Systems Engineer - SME

About Peraton

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and non‑traditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. We serve as a valued partner to essential government agencies and support every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

About the Role

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 the Automation Cloud Systems Engineer – SME, you will design, integrate, and analyze complex systems that keep our skies secure, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

Work Location: 100% on‑site in Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

• Perform end‑to‑end systems engineering across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation.
• Drive the development of cloud concepts, architectures, trade studies, and system analyses to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to ensure objectives are achieved and requirements are met.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations to clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to trade studies and analyses under the mentorship of senior engineers.
• Participate in system‑level reviews and provide hands‑on support for integration and testing activities.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship (required to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance).
• Bachelor’s degree + 12 years experience, or Master’s degree + 10 years experience, or Associate’s degree + 14 years experience, or high‑school diploma/equivalent + 16 years experience.
• Systems engineering experience supporting complex, integrated cloud software systems.
• Experience performing full‑lifecycle systems engineering activities including cloud requirements development, system design, integration, verification, and validation (V&V).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct trade studies, system analyses, and performance evaluations.
• Experience developing and managing cloud technical requirements, interface definitions, and architecture documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or similar federal agencies (DOT, DHS, DoD).
• Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture, radar systems, surveillance technologies, or air traffic management systems.
• Knowledge of FAA modernization initiatives (e.g., NextGen).
• Experience using systems modeling tools such as MBSE, SysML, DOORS, Cameo, or similar requirements‑management platforms.
• Familiarity with safety‑critical systems engineering and compliance‑driven environments.
• Experience supporting system certification, readiness reviews, or operational deployment.
• Professional certifications such as INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, PMP, or related credentials.
• Degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in cloud security engineering within a cloud environment.
• AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, Security, Data Analytics, etc.).

Pay

Target Salary Range: $135,000 – $216,000. Salary is determined by factors such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and business/contract considerations. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
• Company‑paid holidays.