Responsibilities

Peraton is hiringLead Associate Digital Architecture & Modeling Engineersto help modernize the FAA's National Airspace System (NAS) under the BNATCS program. This role unifies Enterprise Architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Modeling, Analysis & Simulation (MA&S) into a single model-centric discipline.

You'll contribute to theDigital Engineering Environment (DEE) an authoritative model that ties mission needs, operational concepts, requirements, capabilities, systems, interfaces, infrastructure, and verification evidence together. Architecture views, CONOPS content, interface descriptions, and analyses are generatedfromthe model rather than authored as separate documents.

This is a growth-oriented position. You'll model in Cameo / MagicDraw using SysML and UAF, run analysis against the model, and translate results for FAA leadership, program offices, and engineers under the mentorship of senior architects.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Digital Engineering Environment (DEE), modeling current-, transition-, and target-state NAS architectures.
• Apply UAF, SysML, DoDAF, and MBSE practices inCameo / MagicDraw and Teamwork Cloudto model capabilities, systems, services, interfaces, information exchanges, and infrastructure.
• Supportmodel-based CONOPS, mission threads, and operational scenarios as authoritative model elements.
• Generate DoDAF / UAF views, interface descriptions, matrices, and reports from the model using standardized queries and templates.
• Perform architecture analysis to identify dependencies, gaps, interface conflicts, integration risks, and mission impacts.
• Support model-based trade studies and analyses of alternatives.
• Contribute toreusable model libraries, modeling conventions, and model governance(baselines, version control, validation rules, quality checks).
• Support integration with requirements-management tooling (e.g., Jama Connect or DOORS) to maintain traceability from needs  architecture  verification.
• Support Architecture Review Boards with model-based evidence.
• Produce technical writing, documentation, and records deliverables generated from or aligned to the model.
• Collaborate across cybersecurity, software, cloud, telecom, data, test, CM, safety, and program teams.
• Translate model-derived analysis into clear mission and business impacts for technical and executive audiences.
• Publish model content through Cameo Collaborator, the DEE Digital Command Center, dashboards, and reports.
• Apply AI-assisted engineering techniques where appropriate, with human oversight.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; 9 years in lieu of a degree
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, MBSE, modeling & simulation, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 2+ yearsof aviation, FAA, DoD, or comparable mission-critical / safety-critical domain experience (roles may include systems engineering, air traffic management, piloting, aviation operations / safety / risk, or federal program support).
• Working proficiency modeling inCameo / MagicDraw(or equivalent Cameo Systems Modeler tooling) usingSysML and UAF.
• Working knowledge ofDoDAF, UAF, and SysML.
• Basic understanding of requirements engineering and the requirements  architecture  verification lifecycle.
• Familiarity with modern enterprise technology concepts (networking, cybersecurity, data, cloud, distributed systems).
• Proficiency with theMicrosoft Office Suite; working familiarity with theBusiness Intelligence Platforms(e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, or Power Apps) or a comparable reporting / automation toolset.
• Strongtechnical writing, editing, and stakeholder-communicationskills.
• Records and documentation management skills.
• U.S. Citizenship. Currently holds, or is able to obtain and maintain, aPublic Trustclearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior FAA NAS, FAA modernization, or FAA program-office support experience.
• Aviation credentials: FAA airman certification (e.g., Private Pilot, Commercial, ATP) and/or Air Traffic Controller / Manager credentials or FAA Academy training.
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aeronautics, Aviation Safety, or related field.
• INCOSE CSEP / ESEP, UAF, SysML, DoDAF, or other Digital Engineering certification.
• Experience withCameo Teamwork Cloud, Cameo Collaborator, Cameo Report Wizard, model validation rules, custom profiles, or model automation.
• Experience withJama Connect, DOORS, or comparable requirements-management tools and MBSE-to-requirements traceability.
• Experience withMATLAB / Simulink, SimEvents, Python, AnyLogic, or comparable analysis / simulation environments.
• Experience with discrete-event simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, capacity / performance modeling, sensitivity analysis, or system-of-systems simulation.
• Experience with digital twins and connecting operational telemetry to engineering models.
• Familiarity withAWSor other cloud-based modeling / simulation / analytics environments.
• Knowledge ofNIST, RMF, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, and federal cybersecurity considerations.
• Experience supporting Architecture Review Boards and EA governance.
• Experience developing model-based CONOPS or architecture descriptions generated from authoritative models.

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Target Salary Range$80,000 - $128,000. 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 individuals 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.