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Software Architect, SME

Peraton

$176,000 - $282,000
Oct 19, 2025
Washington, DC, US
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Peraton is seeking to advance the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. This involves delivering systems and services to keep the nation's skies safe and connected, requiring innovative professionals to shape the future of air traffic management.

Requirements

  • 16+ years of related experience in software architecture, design, and system integration for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
  • Proven experience developing and managing enterprise software architectures in complex environments.
  • Strong understanding of modern software frameworks, microservices architectures, cloud environments, and DevSecOps principles.
  • Demonstrated experience with FAA systems, aerospace, or federal modernization programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of software architecture solutions that align with FAA modernization goals.
  • Provide architectural and technical oversight across multiple software systems, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and compliance with FAA and NAS standards.
  • Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to validate system performance, reliability, and security.
  • Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including models, component specifications, and interface definitions.
  • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the BNATCS software ecosystem.
  • Oversee integration of software components and ensure successful end-to-end system operation.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, guiding best practices for software design and integration.

Other

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively in collaborative, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Exercise wide latitude for independent judgment on highly complex, high-impact projects.