Peraton · 2 weeks ago
Requirements Engineering, Lead Associate
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $138K/yr
5+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that delivers trusted solutions and technologies to protect the nation and allies. The role of Test, Evaluation & Requirements Lead Associate involves working with stakeholders to analyze and document system requirements, ensuring systems meet safety and compliance standards while supporting mission readiness.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with project stakeholders and end users to gather, understand, and document detailed system requirements
Analyze and review software requirements for multiple applications, ensuring consistency, clarity, and applicability across all products
Manage both functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring they are clearly documented as testable user stories and completion criteria
Decompose high-level requirements into actionable details suitable for development, testing, and operations teams
Reconcile conflicting requirements and participate in peer reviews to maintain high-quality documentation
Capture user needs and translate them into precise descriptions of product functionality
Support planning and execution of system testing, including test plan development, procedure creation, and evaluation criteria definition
Conduct testing, collect performance data, and prepare detailed evaluation reports
Track and resolve deficiencies identified during testing or requirements reviews, coordinating with engineering and program teams to implement corrective actions
Ensure project teams have the information needed to deliver reliable, compliant, and mission-ready systems
Qualification
Required
5-8 years of experience in requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation for complex systems
Demonstrated experience in test planning, execution, and evaluation of software or systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with the ability to reconcile conflicting requirements
Excellent collaboration and communication skills for interfacing with multiple stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams
Proficiency in creating clear, consistent, and testable user stories, acceptance criteria, and completion documentation
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred
Familiarity with FAA processes, certification requirements, and operational standards is highly desirable
Benefits
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
Recent News
2025-09-25
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