Automation Cloud Systems Engineer - SME
Peraton · Herndon, VA, US
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## Automation Cloud Systems Engineer (SME) ### Responsibilities - 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. - Perform end-to-end systems engineering across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation. - Drive 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. - Contribute to trade studies and analyses under mentorship of senior engineers. - Participate in system-level reviews and provide hands-on support for integration and testing. ### Work Location - **100% on-site** in **Herndon, VA** ### Why This Role Matters Your work will directly impact national transportation safety and innovation—helping develop and refine systems used by millions of travelers and aviation professionals every day. ### Qualifications **Basic Qualifications** - **U.S. Citizenship required**; must be able to obtain/maintain a **Public Trust** clearance. - Education/experience combination: - Bachelor’s + **12 years** experience, **or** - Master’s + **10 years** experience, **or** - Associate’s + **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/managing cloud technical requirements, interface definitions, and architecture documentation. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience supporting the **FAA** or similar federal agencies (DOT, DHS, DoD). - Familiarity with **NAS architecture**, radar systems, surveillance technologies, or air traffic management systems. - Knowledge of FAA modernization initiatives (e.g., **NextGen**). - Experience with 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.). ### Salary Range - **$135,000 – $216,000** (typical range). Final compensation depends on factors including scope, responsibilities, experience, education, location, and contract/business considerations. - May include eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus (depending on position). ### Company Peraton is a next-generation national security company and mission capability integrator delivering trusted solutions for government and defense customers. #BNATCS
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