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Peraton · 3 weeks ago

Ground Mission Engineering Lead

US-VA-Chantilly

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

12+ years exp

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. The Ground Mission Engineering Lead will oversee satellite ground system design and integration, collaborating with customers to ensure systems meet requirements and managing risks throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees developer overall system design, development and integration

Serves as the program lead for acquiring, designing, developing, and integrating complete satellite ground systems

Collaborates with customers to develop and implement ground systems by generating Concepts of Operation, defining requirements, and providing technical and programmatic oversight

Ensures systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule

Assess technical solutions and recommends Courses of Action (CoA)

Identifies and manages risks thought the systems engineering lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring potential impacts on mission objectives

Represents Ground equities in Program Office systems engineering and programmatic processes

Leads a team of direct SETA support staff to ensure accomplishment of tasks and positive work environment

Priorities tasks across the team based on mission criticality and available resources

Tracks and reports progress at multiple levels of contractor and government leadership

Qualification

Satellite ground systemsSystems engineeringProgram managementAgile software developmentCloud-based systemsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skills