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$135k – $216k per year
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In office (Aberdeen)
Seniority
Staff · 7+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Peraton scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Peraton is an American national security and technology company that provides systems engineering, IT modernisation, cyber, space and communications services to defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil and health agencies of the US government. Formed in 2017 by Veritas Capital and enlarged in 2021 through the acquisitions of the federal IT and mission support business of Northrop Grumman and of Perspecta, it employs tens of thousands of people across the United States. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, United States.
Backed by Veritas Capital

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, DHPC, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way.

We are searching for a Technical Project Lead for our Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland location. This position will be onsite, 5 days a week. Primary responsibility will be to technically manage cost, schedule, and performance of R&D engineering projects.

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, physics or other related discipline plus at least 7 years of engineering experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a project lead role technically managing cost, schedule and performance of R&D engineering projects
  • Position requires an active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
  • US Citizenship
  • Should have robust knowledge/experience of EO/IR technologies , RF technologies or Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies
  • Experience with military system RDT&E processes and organizations

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

  • Ideal candidate would be EW SME with Army project leader experience
  • Prior DOD civilian project leader or military project/product manager.

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.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.

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