Network Engineer

$146,000 - $234,000/Yr

Peraton - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Senior

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support a government aviation program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and optimization of systems, networks, and data infrastructure to support aviation operations. This role will require expertise in systems engineering, network architecture, and data management, ensuring seamless communication and information flow across aviation platforms. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for mission-critical government aviation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate systems, networks, and data infrastructure for aviation platforms to support operational and mission requirements.
• Develop and implement network architectures, including secure communications networks, data link systems, and cloud-based solutions, ensuring reliable and high-performance data exchange between aviation platforms and ground systems.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, including systems engineers, avionics engineers, and operations teams, to define system requirements and integrate network and data solutions into aviation platforms.
• Develop and manage data systems for storing, processing, and distributing large volumes of aviation-related data, including real-time mission data, communications, and intelligence.
• Ensure systems and networks are optimized for performance, security, and scalability, particularly for government and military aviation applications.
• Implement and manage network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, secure data transmission, data encryption, and firewalls.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve network, system, and data-related issues during development, integration, and operational phases.
• Conduct performance analysis, testing, and validation of systems and networks to ensure optimal performance in both lab and field environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data compliance, integrity, and protection, particularly with respect to cybersecurity standards and military regulations.
• Provide documentation, including system specifications, integration plans, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Support OCONUS missions as needed, ensuring systems and networks are deployed, configured, and maintained in challenging environments.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in systems engineering, network design, and data management to ensure continuous improvement of aviation program capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in systems engineering, network engineering, or data engineering, with a focus on aviation or military applications.
• Strong experience in designing and implementing network and data infrastructure, including secure communications networks and cloud-based solutions.
• Expertise in network protocols, such as TCP/IP, VoIP, satellite communications, and secure data transmission.
• In-depth knowledge of systems integration, data management, and database technologies, including real-time data processing.
• Experience with systems modeling, simulation, and performance analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Wireshark, or similar).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity practices and technologies, particularly in aviation and military contexts.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, data lakes, and big data solutions for mission-critical systems.
• Familiarity with military standards and regulations related to systems, networks, and data in aviation environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems, network, and data issues.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical documentation and reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working on government or military aviation programs, particularly with network and data systems.
• Familiarity with aviation systems, including avionics, communications systems, and mission planning tools.
• Experience with cloud computing, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or other cloud environments.
• Knowledge of data encryption and secure data handling protocols for military applications.
• Experience with advanced data analysis techniques, machine learning, or artificial intelligence for aviation data systems.
• Prior experience with OCONUS deployments and field testing in challenging operational environments.
• Master's degree or advanced certifications in systems engineering, network engineering, or related disciplines.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• disability_insurance
• paid_holidays
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development
• flexible_scheduling