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NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX
We are seeking a Design Engineer for our Next Generation Air/Ground Communications (NEXCOM) program to lead the systems engineering activities that support the design and implementation of new large-scale radio network equipment at more than a thousand FAA air traffic control centers across the United States. Applicants must have experience with site surveys, radio network configurations, racks and cable routings and have familiarity with safety and risk management issues while creating site installation engineering packages (detailed drawings, BOM, installation steps and schematics).This position will work closely with our FAA client, Peraton CAD drafters and schedulers, and third-party installation teams, and must be attentive to detail, have strong problem-solving ability and display strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct large-scale radio network planning, including site surveys, radio network configurations, racks and cable routings.
Create site installation engineering packages (detailed drawings, BOM, installation steps and schematics) to support implementation and deployment of radio communication equipment.
Develop system design packages that support site preparation, procurement, and installation activities.
Support development of site engineering packages required for radio equipment installations.
Perform requirements definition and system decomposition.
Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to support system modeling and documentation.
Conduct trade-off analyses to support engineering decisions and system design optimization.
Provide technical leadership and engineering guidance to project teams and junior engineers.
Facilitate engineering discussions, working groups, and design reviews across technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including field engineering, deployment teams, and program leadership to ensure design alignment with operational requirements.
Ensure designs comply with program standards, engineering best practices, and technical requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 10 years with an AS degree; 12 years in lieu of degree
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearance
Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements definition, system decomposition, and architecture development.
Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
Ability to perform engineering trade studies and technical evaluations.
Experience providing technical leadership or mentorship within engineering teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support technical working groups and design reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting radio communication systems with telecommunications infrastructure for interface, or similar technical deployments.
Familiarity with site survey analysis and site engineering documentation.
Experience supporting large federal or aviation-related programs.
Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as SysML, UML, and CAD.
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Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000. 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.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
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