Cyber Systems Engineering, Senior Advisor

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.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the analysis, design, integration, and implementation of complex systems. The Systems Engineer will work closely with users, government stakeholders, and technical teams to translate operational needs into comprehensive system requirements and architectures. Analyze user requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and high-level system architectures to develop detailed system requirements specifications.

Lead systems engineering, design, development, and integration activities throughout the system lifecycle.

Collaborate with users and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, evaluate alternative technical approaches, and conduct feasibility studies. Provide technical leadership across the integration of requirements, system design, architecture, and emerging technologies. Develop and maintain system architecture, system design, engineering, and other technical documentation. Support system development and implementation planning, including the development and assessment of Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), system integration plans, and test plans.

Integrate new capabilities, technologies, and system designs into existing operational environments. Interface directly with Government stakeholders on Systems Engineering technical matters, including requirements, issues, risks,

and technical challenges. Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of Systems Engineering deliverables and work products. Identify and resolve technical issues and conflicts while coordinating solutions across engineering and program teams. Communicate technical concepts, recommendations, and project status effectively to program personnel, Government stakeholders, senior leadership, and executive audiences.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity, with demonstrated experience planning, leading, and executing Systems Engineering activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. An additional five (5) years of relevant Systems

• Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree

  Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph

• Demonstrated experience developing Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) and translating business and operational needs into clear, actionable technical requirements for software developers, testers, and project managers

• Experience defining detailed functional and technical requirements that describe system behavior, data processing, interfaces, workflows, and business objectives

• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and requirements management, including requirements elicitation, analysis, decomposition, derivation, traceability, and validation.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.