Systems Engineer - Sustainment

ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking incumbent and external qualified candidates to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) – Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III (NISSC III).  Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected mid to late 2026.Qualified candidates will help operate, maintain, and sustain critical national mission systems to deliver resilient strategic threat warning and space capabilities as part of a world-wide architecture, providing strategic warning that our nation depends on during a conflict. This program will provide an opportunity to exploit the capabilities inherent in our diverse national systems to better meet the needs of the national command authority and warfighters to detect, track, and respond to strategic threats through 2030 and beyond  The Junior Systems Engineer will support systems engineering, integration, sustainment, and operational engineering activities supporting mission-critical NORAD and USSPACECOM operations within the Cheyenne Mountain Complex environment. This role will assist with requirements analysis, system integration, testing, technical documentation, sustainment activities, and operational engineering support across complex space, missile warning, and command-and-control systems. The ideal candidate will possess foundational engineering experience within DoD, aerospace, cyber, or operational mission environments and demonstrate the ability to collaborate across engineering, software, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams supporting mission readiness and operational effectiveness.ResponsibilitiesSupport systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle including requirements analysis, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activitiesAssist with development and maintenance of engineering documentation, interface definitions, system diagrams, technical baselines, and architecture artifactsSupport integration of hardware, software, network, and mission systems within operational environmentsParticipate in troubleshooting activities, root cause analysis, and technical problem resolution effortsSupport sustainment engineering and engineering change activities for operational mission systemsCoordinate with software developers, cybersecurity personnel, integration teams, and operations personnel to support mission readiness and system reliabilityAssist with digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities where applicableParticipate in Agile engineering activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, technical reviews, and integration planningSupport verification and validation activities, test planning, and operational assessmentsAssist with risk identification, configuration management, and technical planning activitiesContribute to continuous improvement initiatives supporting system reliability, maintainability, and operational effectivenessQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, 0+ with Master's Degree; additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree will be consideredActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required; ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access requiredFoundational experience supporting systems engineering, integration, testing, sustainment, or operational engineering activities within DoD, aerospace, cyber, or mission-focused environmentsFamiliarity with systems engineering processes, technical documentation, integration activities, and lifecycle support conceptsExperience supporting troubleshooting and analysis of technical systems within Windows and/or Linux environmentsAbility to collaborate across engineering, software, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teamsDesired QualificationsPrior internship, military, lab, integration, or operational experience supporting DoD or mission-focused environmentsFamiliarity with systems integration, mission systems, cybersecurity, networking, or infrastructure environmentsExposure to Agile engineering methodologies, MBSE concepts, or digital engineering initiativesFamiliarity with RMF, NIST, cybersecurity compliance frameworks, or mission assurance conceptsExposure to operational test, verification and validation, or sustainment engineering activitiesExperience supporting mission-critical or 247 operational environmentsSecurity+, Linux, cloud, networking, or related technical certifications preferredPrior exposure to NORAD, USSPACECOM, missile defense, ISR, SATCOM, or command-and-control mission environments preferredPeraton OverviewPeraton 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$86,000 - $138,000. 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-167077Position Category: EngineeringClearance: Top Secret/SCI