Senior Electronics Technician (NEXCOM)

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.

This role will be onsite in Bethesda, MD.

The Senior Electronics Technician (NEXCOM) serves as a senior field technical lead responsible for the coordination and execution of site surveys, site preparation, system installation, system cutover, and legacy system decommissioning in collaboration with the customer. This role ensures that radio and electronic communication systems are installed, integrated, tested, and transitioned into operation in accordance with technical specifications and quality standards.

The position requires advanced technical troubleshooting capability, independent validation of installations, and strong customer-facing communication skills. The Senior Electronics Technician also provides field team leadership and technical oversight.

Coordinate and execute:

• Site surveys

• Site preparation activities

• System installations

• System cutovers

• Legacy system decommissioning

• Perform independent testing to validate power, grounding, and cabling installations

• Confirm installations meet equipment specifications and site requirements

• Install and configure mobile and fixed-base radio systems, including:

  • Antennas

  • Transceivers

  • Amplifiers

  • Power supplies

• Integrate radio systems with vehicle electronics, control systems, or IT/network infrastructure

• Ensure reliable voice and data transmission across deployed systems

• Conduct testing, calibration, and signal verification using tools such as:

  • SWR meters

  • Wattmeters

  • Signal generators

• Diagnose and resolve technical and signal performance issues in the field

• Document installation, testing, and configuration results

• Provide direct customer interface and on-site technical support

• Lead and supervise field technicians, ensuring work quality, safety, and schedule adherence

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years of experience
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a public trust clearance

• Senior-level experience in electronics, communications, or radio system field installation

• Experience installing and integrating mobile and fixed-base radio systems

• Knowledge of RF principles, antenna systems, and signal propagation

• Experience performing system testing and calibration using RF test equipment

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and installation diagrams

• Experience validating power, grounding, and cabling installations

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Experience leading or supervising field technical teams

• Experience supporting telecommunications, public safety, defense, or transportation communication systems

• Familiarity with system cutover and legacy system decommissioning processes

• Experience working in multi-site or field deployment environments

• Knowledge of network integration for voice/data communication systems

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.