Lead Systems Engineer
$135k - $216kPeraton Corporation
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 by 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 Lead Systems Engineer / Systems Engineer will lead systems engineering, integration, sustainment engineering, and digital engineering activities supporting mission-critical NORAD and USSPACECOM operations within the Cheyenne Mountain Complex environment. This role will oversee requirements analysis, system integration, technical baseline management, modernization, testing, sustainment, and operational engineering efforts across complex space, missile warning, and command-and-control systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience supporting complex DoD programs in operational or classified environments while leading collaboration efforts across software, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams to improve system reliability, mission readiness, and operational effectiveness throughout the program lifecycle. This is an opportunity to influence mission-critical engineering efforts, mentor technical professionals, and partner with government stakeholders to solve some of the Intelligence Community's most challenging problems.Responsibilities Serve as the program's senior engineering authority and primary technical point of contact.Lead the technical planning, design, execution, and evaluation of complex engineering projects from concept through completion.Apply advanced engineering principles to develop innovative, technically sound end to end solutions that meet mission requirements.Partner with Program Management Office (PMO) personnel, Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), and government stakeholders to define project scope, technical requirements, schedules, staffing plans, performance metrics, and CDRLs.Monitor technical performance, project schedules, staffing levels, and budgets to ensure successful execution across multiple concurrent efforts.Present technical findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to senior leadership and customers.Develop clear, concise technical reports, briefings, and engineering documentation.Collaborate across government and contractor engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve mission outcomes.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.Oversee actions to identify and mitigate risks to the overall programQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience. Additional four (4) years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required, ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access required 8+ years leading complex engineering projects while managing technical performance, schedules, staffing, and budgets.8+ years developing project requirements in partnership with PMOs and TPOCs, including technical scope, staffing plans, schedules, performance criteria, CDRLs, and project kickoff activities.Experience using CAME, or related tools.MS Project experience or related tracking toolsExtensive experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and application and tools to develop and management requirementsFamiliarization with agile development process and ability to utilize the process to accomplish requirements and tasks to meet Customer objectives.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, senior leadership, and government customers.Knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply System of Systems Engineering disciplineDesired QualificationsFamiliarization with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023, IEEE 15288.1, and DAFI 63-101/20-101 as it pertains to Systems Engineering Management PlansExperience supporting NORAD NORTHCOM and – Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) systemsTechnical intelligence analysis involving current and emerging defensive systems, subsystems, and associated technologies.Radar and missile system engineering, planning, operations, and design.Integrated Technical Evaluation and Analysis of Multiple Sources (ITEAMS) methodologies.Threat Modeling Analysis Program (TMAP) digital models, simulations, and hardware representations used to evaluate system performance, capabilities, and vulnerabilities.Peraton 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$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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-168599Position Category: EngineeringClearance: Top Secret/SCI
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