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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.
Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Hardware Support Engineer to provide technical expertise in the installation, configuration, maintenance, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical hardware systems supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The ideal candidate will work alongside system engineers, field technicians, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure the hardware infrastructure meets performance, availability, reliability, and safety requirements of air traffic control operations.
In this position, you will:
Why This Role Matters
The reliability of FAA systems—and, by extension, the safety and efficiency of U.S. air travel—depends on robust and well-maintained hardware infrastructure. As a Hardware Support Engineer, your work ensures that essential components of the National Airspace System (NAS) operate seamlessly. Your technical expertise supports uninterrupted operations, reduces downtime, and enables modernization initiatives that keep the FAA at the forefront of aviation technology and safety.
Basic Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with hardware installation, integration, maintenance in large scale or mission-critical systems (preferably in federal/aviation/ATC environments).
Strong understanding of hardware systems: servers, switches/routers, fiber/copper infrastructure, racks, sensors, test equipment.
Experience with site deployments: installation planning, acceptance testing, cut-over processes.
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills for diagnosing hardware issues in integrated systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, interface control documents (ICDs), test plans, installation/test reports.
Preferred Qualifications:
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