Systems Integration Engineer - SME (TELECOM-Central) Job at Peraton Corporation, Kansas City, MO

  • Peraton Corporation
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Responsibilities Shape the Future of Aviation with PeratonJoin 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 delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep millions of passengers and aircraft moving safely every day.We’re looking for forward-thinking professionals who thrive in complex, high-impact environments and want their work to matter. If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of air traffic management, this is your opportunity to make a real difference alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.Systems Integration Engineer – SME Telecommunications Team CentralRole Overview:In this role, you will serve as a technical mentor who guides and supports the work of the West Service Area field team while still performing hands‑on tasks yourself. You will support the physical and logical integration of fiber and IP‑based circuits and direct the technical work needed to move legacy copper (TDM) systems to modern fiber and IP networks across the National Airspace System (NAS).What You’ll Do: Manage Technical Integration: Lead the design, integration, and testing of systems that support the National Airspace System (NAS). Turn early architecture drawings into working IP network solutions. Provide clear technical directions and take ownership of technical tasks and related project activities.Legacy-to-IP Migration: Lead the full life cycle of network infrastructure and software projects, from early planning through final deployment. Direct the hands-on migration of TDM circuits to IP based systems, ensuring smooth cutovers, circuit activation, and thorough performance testing.System Validation: Assess requirement documents and identify necessary design changes; communicate these technical updates clearly to hardware and software engineering teams.Hands-on Infrastructure Support: Work directly with network protocols and server-level hardware to solve complex technical bottlenecks during multi-state deployments.Performance Monitoring: Use dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and technical reports to verify that new fiber installations meet required reliability and resilience standards for mission critical aviation data. Analyze operational data to identify performance trends.Communicate with impact: Provide clear, actionable status updates, dashboards, and briefings to stakeholders and senior leadership.Travel and Work Location RequirementsThis position requires 100% local travel to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities within the assigned region. Candidates must reside in or near Kansas City, MO and be able to travel regularly to multiple FAA sites throughout their designated area as business needs require.At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission, you’ll help define it. Your expertise will directly contribute to the reliability, resilience, and future evolution of one of the world’s most critical transportation systems. Qualifications Required Qualifications:U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (4 additional years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of degree)12+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications network engineering, circuit integration, or infrastructure planning.Deep technical command of BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6, specifically telecommunications infrastructure for TDM-to-IP conversion.Hands-on experience with optical networking (fiber), telecom network infrastructure hardware, server-level deployments, testing, validation and acceptance.Proven ability to model network growth and optimize capacity during large-scale system upgrades.Telecommunications infrastructure experience with ground networks, air to ground systems and technologies.Preferred Qualifications:Experience leading the technical integration side of multi-million-dollar infrastructure initiatives; ability to apply project management methodologies to ensure delivery, compliance, and mission alignment.Working knowledge of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support hybrid NAS environments.Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalentCisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).AWS Solutions Architect – AssociateINCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional ASEPPMP certificationFamiliarity with FAA BNATCS protocols or similar mission-critical government network standards#TDM-IP Peraton Overview 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 nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-170048Position Category: Information TechnologyClearance: Public Trust

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