Job Requirements
Anchorage, AK
Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$112,000 - $179,000
Job Description
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 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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.
Peraton is seeking a Weather Camera Systems Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the design, implementation, and sustainment of critical weather camera infrastructure across Alaska, Hawaii, and the Continental United States (CONUS). If you enjoy blending engineering expertise with hands-on fieldwork and want your work to directly improve aviation safety, this is an opportunity to make a lasting national impact.
Work Location:
This role combines systems engineering, field operations, and infrastructure modernization to ensure pilots, air traffic personnel, and aviation stakeholders have access to reliable, real-time weather information. You will work at the forefront of aviation technology, helping expand and enhance the FAA's weather camera network by designing, evaluating, and implementing state-of-the-art camera installations in some of the nation's most challenging and remote environments.
Systems Engineering & Infrastructure Design
Reliable weather information saves lives. As a Weather Camera Systems Engineer, your work ensures that pilots, controllers, and aviation stakeholders have access to accurate, real-time visual weather data that supports safer and more informed flight operations. Your engineering expertise will help expand and sustain a national capability that improves situational awareness, enhances operational reliability, and strengthens the safety of the National Airspace System.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
#BNATC
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 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.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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.
Peraton is seeking a Weather Camera Systems Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the design, implementation, and sustainment of critical weather camera infrastructure across Alaska, Hawaii, and the Continental United States (CONUS). If you enjoy blending engineering expertise with hands-on fieldwork and want your work to directly improve aviation safety, this is an opportunity to make a lasting national impact.
Work Location:
- This position is 100% on-site, located in Anchorage, Alaska.
- The ability to travel to remote locations.
This role combines systems engineering, field operations, and infrastructure modernization to ensure pilots, air traffic personnel, and aviation stakeholders have access to reliable, real-time weather information. You will work at the forefront of aviation technology, helping expand and enhance the FAA's weather camera network by designing, evaluating, and implementing state-of-the-art camera installations in some of the nation's most challenging and remote environments.
Systems Engineering & Infrastructure Design
- Provide engineering support for the FAA Weather Camera Program, supporting the design, implementation, and modernization of weather camera infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain complete Engineering Design and Installation Packages (EDIPs) for new and upgraded camera installations.
- Perform engineering analyses to ensure systems meet operational, environmental, and reliability requirements.
- Support configuration management activities to maintain system integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct comprehensive site surveys and site evaluations to determine suitability for new weather camera installations.
- Assess existing sites for operational reliability, infrastructure condition, and upgrade potential.
- Develop detailed site survey reports documenting findings, recommendations, and implementation considerations.
- Recommend optimal site selection or relocation alternatives based on visibility, terrain, communications availability, installation cost, maintenance requirements, and long-term operational value.
- Perform field activities requiring travel to remote and geographically diverse locations throughout Alaska, Hawaii, and CONUS.
- Coordinate with FAA personnel, property owners, utilities, and other stakeholders to support project planning and execution.
- Support real estate and lease coordination activities associated with site acquisition and sustainment.
- Coordinate site implementation activities including equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance.
- Produce and maintain final project documentation, engineering drawings, and as-built records.
- Provide technical writing and documentation support for engineering packages, installation guides, and operational procedures.
Reliable weather information saves lives. As a Weather Camera Systems Engineer, your work ensures that pilots, controllers, and aviation stakeholders have access to accurate, real-time visual weather data that supports safer and more informed flight operations. Your engineering expertise will help expand and sustain a national capability that improves situational awareness, enhances operational reliability, and strengthens the safety of the National Airspace System.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years or Associate's degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
- Must have the following certification:
- Competent Person Climber and Rescue certified.
- Experience supporting systems engineering, infrastructure deployment, or field engineering projects.
- Demonstrated experience conducting site surveys, engineering analyses, and technical evaluations.
- Familiarity with infrastructure installation and systems integration.
- Experience supporting telecommunications, aviation, or other mission-critical infrastructure projects.
- The ability to travel to remote locations.
- Experience supporting FAA programs or National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with FAA Weather Camera Program operations and associated Standard Operating Procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Aviation Systems.
- Experience producing as-built drawings, installation records, and lifecycle documentation.
- Experience supporting remote communications, camera systems, or telecommunications infrastructure.
- Knowledge of engineering drawing development and documentation management.
- Experience supporting facility implementation, equipment installation, or field acceptance testing.
- Knowledge of real estate, lease coordination, and site acquisition processes for federal infrastructure projects.
- Experience developing training programs and technical documentation for system sustainment.
- Experience supporting aviation weather systems, surveillance systems, or remote monitoring technologies.
#BNATC
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 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.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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