Surveillance Radar Senior Technical Advisor

Joint Activities

$104K — $166K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship with eligibility for Public Trust clearance.
  • 12 years of experience with a BS/BA; 10 years with an MS/MA; or 16 years without a degree.
  • Proven self-starter able to work independently.
  • Significant hands-on experience with complex systems like radars, radios, or networks.
  • Strong critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to operate under agile conditions with minimal oversight.
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise on radar system integration and lifecycle sustainment.
  • Support FAA surveillance programs with performance analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Capture and report essential technical data for radar system upgrades.
  • Collaborate effectively with FAA stakeholders and engineering teams.
  • Develop and present technical and status reports throughout project phases.
  • Notify management of significant risks and their potential impacts.
  • Oversee technicians during installations and ensure FAA compliance.

Benefits

  • 100% remote work with flexible location options.
  • Extensive travel opportunities (75% travel expected).
  • Impactful role contributing to national airspace safety and efficiency.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking talented self-starting Surveillance Radar Advisor with experience in radar systems (operator or technician) to support the modernization and sustainment of the National Airspace System (NAS) and FAA surveillance systems. In this role, you will analyze, advise, and report key performance information in order to implement upgrades to the current ATC system that are critical to safe and efficient air travel. By supporting the implementation and modernization of short-to-medium range radar systems, you will directly contribute to the future of U.S. aviation infrastructure.

 

This is a unique opportunity to apply your radar knowledge to mission-critical programs that ensure the safety, security, and reliability of the nation’s airspace.

 

This position is 100% remote with about 75% travel.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Be capable of providing subject matter expertise on radar system integration, operations, and lifecycle sustainment.
  • Support FAA surveillance programs with performance analysis, troubleshooting, and modernization planning.
  • Observe, capture and report technical data pertinent to the installation and modernization of FAA radar systems.
  • Collaborate with FAA stakeholders, contractors, and engineering teams to align with mission objectives.
  • Develop and submit concise technical reports and status reports throughout each phase of the project (site survey, pre-install & parts - received at site, installation, and finally, testing and acceptance).
  • Provide immediate notification to higher Peraton authority of significant concerns (Risk, Issues, Opportunity) along with their potential impacts to the schedule.
  • Oversees site and vendor technicians, have situational awareness of past and upcoming equipment installation schedules, and ensure compliance with FAA mandates.
  • Upon completion of installation and acceptance tests, continue to monitor updated systems and communicate with site technicians and vendors to ensure optimization of all ATC systems through calibrations, alignments, and additional testing required. All efforts result in updated radar systems that provide optimal detection capabilities and increased data accuracy.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

 

  • U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • 12 years with BS/BA; 10 years with MS/MA; 16 years with no degree.
  • Proven strong self-starter traits.
  • Must have significant hands on technical work such as maintenance on any moderately complex system such as radars, radios or networks.
  • Capable of implementing the steps to conflict resolution and deconfliction.
  • Capable of independent operation under agile conditions with limited oversite and/or managerial control.
  • Capable of critical thinking, following processes and procedures.
  • Travel 75% (expected travel is 1 month on and 2 weeks remote rotation).
  • Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of assessing a large amount of pertinent data and producing detailed technical reports at a consumable level under time limitations.
  • Provide clear and effective communications to all parties.

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Familiarization of radar operations, ATC systems & operations, and/or Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems.
  • Expert use of Microsoft products and business applications.

 

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Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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