Senior Surveillance Radar Technician

Shape the Future of Air Traffic Management with Peraton

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) program. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, we deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe, connected, and ready for the future.

We're looking for innovative, mission-driven professionals who thrive in high-stakes environments and want to make a tangible impact on one of the world's most critical transportation infrastructures. At Peraton, you won't just support the mission-you'll define it.

About the Role - Surveillance Radar Technician

Peraton is seeking a Surveillance Radar Technician to join our Surveillance team in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you will play a hands-on role in keeping U.S. air travel safe by supporting radar systems that are critical to national aviation.

What You'll Do:

Perform mid-level technical execution for radar installation, integration, verification, and troubleshooting.

• Support installation, testing, and cutover activities for new radar systems.

• Work under senior technical guidance while contributing to mission-critical aviation solutions.

• Leads and executes post-site survey activities, installation readiness, acceptance testing, and legacy radar decommissioning and disposition across NAS facilities.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Make an Impact: Directly support the safety and efficiency of U.S. airspace.

• Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

• Grow Your Career: Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge radar and air traffic technologies.

• Mission-Driven Culture: At Peraton, your work helps define the future of air travel.

Peraton is more than a workplace-it's a place where your skills, curiosity, and innovation help keep the skies safe.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience or Masters degree and 6 years' experience or Associate's degree and 10 years years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years' experience.
• Hands-on experience in radar systems, RF troubleshooting, FAA or military radar, or field installation support
• Solid understanding of RF principles, wireless communication protocols, and radar system design.
• Experience with system integration, testing, and performance optimization.
• Proven, hands-on expertise with short-to-medium range radar systems, including design, integration, testing, or operational support.
• Experience with custom application development for radar or wireless systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with FAA systems, air traffic control environments, or federal modernization programs.
• Familiarity with NextGen surveillance modernization initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Certifications such as FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), CCNA Wireless, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of signal processing techniques, radar simulation tools, or advanced networking technologies.
• Background in critical infrastructure sustainment or aviation safety standards.

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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.