Senior Systems Engineer

Peraton

Senior Systems Engineer at Peraton responsible for developing standards in evolving telecommunications networks. Requires extensive experience with 4G/5G/6G technologies and standards organizations.

Posted 6/25/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $146,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for standards and requirements development for the support of priority services in evolving telecommunications networks
Knowledgeable of fixed / mobile access networks, core networks, and 4G/5G/6G technologies including Long Term Evolution (LTE), Radio Access Network (RAN), Wi-Fi, Cable, and Fiber
Experience with telecommunications services and features (e.g., voice, video, data, and messaging) and the standards protocols used to support these services and features such as IP, IMS, and SIP signaling
Specialized technical expertise in priority services (e.g., National Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP), Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), Wireless Priority Service (WPS), Next Generation Network Priority Services (NGN-PS))
Experience in standards development in one or more major standards organization (e.g., 3GPP, ATIS), including experience in dealing with participants from service providers and equipment vendors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of experience with BS/BA
Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA
Minimum of 7 years with PhD
Leadership role in national standards and international standards organizations (e.g., 3GPP, ATIS, IEEE)
Expert knowledge in IMS Core Network, LTE, 5G, EPC, RAN, Wi-Fi architecture, requirements, protocols, and detailed message specifications and associated requirements/protocols
Must have 5+ years of experience in attending and presenting technical contributions in one or more of the following standards bodies: 3GPP, ATIS, IETF, IEEE, ITU-T, and Wireless Broadband Alliance
Must have held lead editorship position or role in development of international and national standards/specifications
Must be a recognized expert in development of (have authored, contributed to, or participated actively in open industry discussions) service, network, and protocol requirements for NGN, LTE/5G, and various access technologies, e.g., LTE, Wi-Fi
Significant travel required to attend national and international standards meetings
Strong written and spoken communications/presentation skills
US Citizenship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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Hard Skills & Tools

4G technologies5G technologies6G technologiesLTEIMS Core NetworkEPCRANWi-Fi architectureIP signalingSIP signaling

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillspresentation skills