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Systems Engineer

Peraton

On-site
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Senior
14+ yrs
$146k–$234kPosted 2mo ago

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Job description

Peraton is hiring a Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Fort Meade, MD role ($146k–$234k). Apply directly on Peraton's careers page below.

Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly

Location: Fort Meade, MD, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end systems engineering efforts - from researching and documenting SIGINT findings to developing system requirements, guiding analytics implementation, and producing DoDAF-compliant architectures. You will work closely with Cryptologic Intelligence Analysts (CRIAs) and Target Digital Network Analysts (TDNAs). 

 

What You'll Do:

  • Research SIGINT datasets relevant to the mission; document findings and translate them into system requirement specifications for implementation in analytics and knowledge bases
  • Lead and guide systems engineering efforts for digital network analysis functions, including requirements elicitation, functional allocation, and end-to-end flow analysis
  • Develop operational view (OV), technical standards view (TV), and systems & services view (SV) architectures in accordance with DoDAF standards
  • Support fingerprinting/schema development, Lenses functionality, and CRIA/TDNA Persona capabilities
  • Design and develop comprehensive Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions
  • Conduct and approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize performance, cost, and lifecycle balance across non-functional requirements
  • Develop system design alternatives weighing lifecycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, and growth potential
  • Apply validated models, simulations, and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce development cost
  • Lead risk management activities — develop courses of action, workarounds, and fallback positions; monitor risks using Earned Value Management (EVM) data
  • Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) efforts; recommend preferred solutions based on technology constraints, environmental impact, and lifecycle cost
  • Oversee configuration management across hardware, software, and documentation throughout the system lifecycle; serve as a member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB)
  • Provide technical direction for development, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software systems, including interface standards and concept of operations (CONOPS) development

 

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • 14 years of Systems Engineering experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Demonstrated experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts at the program level
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline
  • Additional 4 years of SE experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with SIGINT tradecraft and digital network analysis methodologies
  • Experience working alongside Cryptologic Intelligence Analysts (CRIAs) or Target Digital Network Analysts (TDNAs)
  • Prior experience on intelligence community programs with similar mission scope

 

 

 

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

 

 

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

$146,000 - $234,000. 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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The estimated salary range for Systems Engineer at Peraton is $146,000 - $234,000 USD per year.

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