Job Description

Program Overview

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 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.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

We are seeking a highly experienced Test & Evaluation (T&E) Specialist with expertise in Voice and Telecommunications to play a critical role in the transformation of the nation’s air traffic control system. This ambitious initiative is focused on enhancing safety, improving reliability and security, reducing outages, lowering total cost of ownership, and modernizing the aviation system with state-of-the-art technologies and facilities. In this role, you will Plan and execute rigorous testing and evaluation for FAA voice and telecom equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integration and interoperability testing for voice and telecom equipment in multi-vendor environments.
• Develop automated regression testing suites to ensure system reliability after upgrades.
• Support field deployment validation through on-site testing and certification.
• Provide post-test analysis reports with actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying test process gaps and proposing enhancements.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria to validate performance against mission requirements.
• Conduct lab and field testing, analyze results, and provide clear recommendations.

Why This Role Matters

Your evaluations ensure that every piece of equipment entering the NAS is reliable, safe, and ready for service, safeguarding national aviation operations.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• 8+ years with BS (or equivalent)

• Experience performing T&E for telecom systems in 24/7 operational environments.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present findings to executives and technical teams.

• Strong knowledge of telecom test tools (e.g., Spirent, IXIA).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Familiarity with FAA NAS T&E processes preferred.
• Familiarity with FAA NAS acceptance and operational testing standards.

• Experience in performance benchmarking and stress testing under high-load conditions.

• Excellent communication skills for briefing senior leadership on test results.

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Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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

Application Duration Statement: 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. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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