Hiring: NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer Company: Peraton Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:27:53 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AI, AutoCAD, CAD, Risk Management, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 10 years with an AS degree; 12 years in lieu of degree •8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 10 years with an AS degree; 12 years in lieu of degree Required Skills: •Shape the Future of America's Skies 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) •Contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe, secure, and connected. •At Peraton, you won't just support the mission-you'll help define it. •NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer •This position will work closely with our FAA client, Peraton CAD drafters and schedulers, and third-party installation teams, and must be attentive to detail, have strong problem-solving ability and display strong communication skills. •Conduct large-scale radio network planning, including site surveys, radio network configurations, racks and cable routings. Qualifications: •US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearance •Demonstrated capacity to perform engineering trade studies and technical evaluations. •Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support technical working groups and design reviews. •Operational familiarity with site survey analysis and site engineering documentation. •Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as SysML, UML, and CAD. Compensation: •$86,000 - $138,000 / year •Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!