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.
We’re seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact, mission-driven environments and are excited to help transform the future of air traffic management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures while collaborating with leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission—you’ll help define it.
NEXCOM Computer-Aided Design Draftsperson
Location: Herndon, VA
We are seeking a Computer-Aided Design Draftsperson (CAD) for our Next Generation Air/Ground Communications (NEXCOM) program to create and revise technical and architectural drawings that support the design and implementation of new Air-to-Ground radio equipment at more than a thousand FAA air traffic control centers across the United States. This role is responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining engineering drawings using CAD software and manual drafting methods in accordance with applicable FAA orders and standards, providing design support for facility engineering documentation and as-built drawings. The candidate will ensure all drawings meet established technical, formatting, and documentation standards, including compliance with FAA Order 6000.55 and FAA-STD-002.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, advanced CAD proficiency, and familiarity with engineering and architectural documentation standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide drafting and design support for the development and update of facility as-built drawings.
- Create, modify, and maintain technical drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and manual drafting methods as required.
- Ensure all engineering drawings comply with FAA standards and documentation requirements, including FAA Order 6000.55 and FAA-STD-002.
- Translate field survey data, engineering notes, and design specifications into accurate technical drawings and documentation.
- Maintain drawing libraries and ensure version control and configuration management of engineering documentation.
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field personnel to incorporate design updates and revisions.
- Review and verify drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Identify discrepancies or potential design issues and recommend corrections.
- Support engineering teams during project design, installation planning, and documentation updates.
