Peraton · 1 day ago
Lifecycle Systems Engineer
US-VA-Chantilly
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is seeking a Senior Lifecycle Systems Engineer in our Chantilly, VA office to support the systems engineering, integration, and testing efforts in support of a marquis space resiliency program. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing system-wide technical solutions while ensuring compliance with customer and government standards.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports the Program Functional Engineering Team in system engineering, requirements analysis, system integration, design, architecture, and software engineering support
Support technical authority over the program's technical decisions through request for change and configuration control board acceptance processes and will provide technical support to multiple integrated product teams
Coordinate closely with program's technical team leads and product owners to develop and implement system-wide technical solutions
Using a holistic approach, designs, develops, evaluates, and modifies end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle
Generates quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning, design, and acquisition logistics
Generates Systems Engineering process(s) to support the program mission and execution, as needed
Ensure requirements comply with customer and tenant requirements along with government standards through formal verification methods
Translates high-level product development strategies into system requirement specifications working with other engineering disciplines to develop and implement system-wide lower-level detailed technical requirements
Establishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall product development
Designs, interfaces, and brings system elements together as a collective unit
Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures
Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts with system architects
Coordinates updates and reviews of program CDRLs for periodic delivery
Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation
Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements
Qualification
Required
Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; OR bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; or a master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field. Additional Four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance
Experience with full life cycle software/system engineering to include requirements analysis, design, architecture, integration, and testing
Demonstrated requirements management experience
Experience with requirements testing processes in support of government programs
Experience with risk management in the areas of identification and mitigation; along with CMMI and QA processes and procedures
Proficiency on Microsoft Windows office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Detail oriented, and a strong communicator able to work and collaborate within a group setting for internal and customer-facing engagements
Preferred
Familiarity with both DoD and associated policies/procedures is desired, with an emphasis on high level systems architecture and design
Knowledge and understanding of Space Operations and the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) environment
Experience leading junior engineers and establishing technical goals on a program
Benefits
Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan
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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2025-09-25
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