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Systems Engineer

Peraton

On-site
Springfield, VA
Full-time
Mid Level
Senior
6+ yrs
$112k–$179kPosted 2w ago

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Job description

Peraton is hiring a Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Springfield, VA role ($112k–$179k). Apply directly on Peraton's careers page below.

Systems Engineer

Location: Springfield, VA, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Responsibilities

Mid-level System Engineers employ a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the NGA to ensure timely and accurate execution of corporate mission and functions.

 

Duties include:

  • Assesses corporate IT change requests against current enterprise capabilities, policy and strategy.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to identify and document IT functional requirements to inform solution cost estimating and implementation by the service provider.
  • Conducts planning, analysis and traceability of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems or workflows.
  • Assists in the translation of customer needs into derived systems/capability requirements.
  • Assists in performing user acceptance testing for corporate applications or services.
  • Assists the Government in performing systems implementation activities.
  • Assists with Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (COAs), and Engineering Assessments.
  • Assists the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, system engineering, and risk management of corporate applications or services.
  • Assists the Government in managing customer capability change requests (CRQ), related requirements documentation and activities within a centralized portal/database.

Location: This position is 100% onsite in Springfield, Virginia. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

Qualifications

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

 

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 6+ years of work experience as a System Engineer.
  • 6+ years of work experience in government or industry. Relevant work area(s) include: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or system engineering of complex Information System.
  • TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired:

  • Previous NGA, IC or DoD program/project work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience documenting functional requirements

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Systems Engineer at Peraton?

The estimated salary range for Systems Engineer at Peraton is $112,000 - $179,000 USD per year.

What is the seniority level for Systems Engineer at Peraton?

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