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.
Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a Telecommunications Workstream Safety Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will provide safety oversight, compliance assurance, and risk management for FAA’s telecommunications modernization initiatives. In this role, you will lead safety risk assessments, hazard analyses, and mitigation planning for telecommunications infrastructure and services including data, voice, and secure communications. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.
In this position, you will:
Conducting root cause analysis and driving corrective/preventive actions.
Manage and evaluate contractor and subcontractor safety performance.
Lead safety risk management activities across telecommunications systems and workstreams.
Develop, implement, and oversee safety assessments, hazard analyses, and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with FAA Safety Management System (SMS), OSHA, NFPA, and federal safety standards.
Provide safety expertise during design reviews, modernization planning, and system readiness assessments.
Oversee testing, validation, and verification of telecommunications systems, ensuring safety requirements are met.
Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready safety documentation, reports, and risk registers.
Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and FAA stakeholders to embed safety-by-design principles.
Support integration of NextGen telecommunications capabilities with NAS systems.
Deliver briefings and safety recommendations to FAA leadership and senior stakeholders.
Why This Role Matters
The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As the Telecommunications Workstream Safety Lead, you will ensure that these networks and systems meet rigorous FAA safety and compliance standards. Your leadership will directly strengthen the FAA’s ability to maintain safe, resilient, and future-ready communications, protecting both the flying public and the infrastructure that supports national airspace operations.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience in system safety, preferably in telecommunications, aerospace, or federal programs.
Strong knowledge of safety engineering methodologies (FMEA, FTA, hazard analysis).
Familiarity with telecommunications systems (voice, data, fiber, and IP-based communications).
Experience developing and maintaining safety cases, hazard logs, and compliance reports.
Familiarity with risk monitoring tools and safety performance metrics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional), or PE (Professional Engineer).
Experience supporting FAA NextGen modernization programs or NAS telecommunications systems.
Familiarity with international aviation safety standards (ICAO, ITU-T).
Background in fiber optics, wireless, or satellite communications safety.
Experience using automated tools for safety analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
Experience with FAA or federal safety standards related to telecommunications systems.
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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.
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