Peraton · 1 month ago
Capabilities Development Systems Engineer
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $282K/yr
20+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Capabilities Development Systems Engineer to support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community, focusing on operational platforms and strategies tailored to mission needs.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide recommendations on the use of operational platforms and strategies tailored to specific mission needs
Develop operational concepts in support of mission and recommend technical and operational solutions
Identify opportunities to partner and recommend engagements that further the mission for the U.S. and Joint Combatant Commands
Identify access and data gaps and recommend solutions to fill those gaps while communicating risks
Serve as a subject matter expert and demonstrate experience with the following Technical Process Areas: Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or other related discipline plus at least 20 years of systems engineering experience. A Master's degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 24 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable
Experience with RF engineering
Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Preferred
Experience with requirements gathering, design synthesis, and system design
Experience producing enterprise level architectural artifacts such as: CONOPS, model based systems engineering, use-case diagrams and security-based compliance support
Proven ability to provide risk analysis, evaluate test results, if needed, identify and report health status of activities, to aid in ensuring the health and compatibility of enterprise and mission
Experience with systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
Must have familiarization with NSA infrastructure
Benefits
Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
Attractive bonus plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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