Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

ResponsibilitiesReady to make an impact? Peraton has exciting opportunities to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, supporting several mission critical space and intelligence programs, including development, deployment, operations and maintenance of satellite ground terminals and associated systems. Peraton is seeking a self-starting cleared Senior Systems Engineer in our Herndon, VA location. The Satellite Ground Systems Engineer will be responsible for the following but not limited to:The ideal and selected candidate will:Develop concepts of operation.Conduct requirements analysis.Develop verification plans.Develop and exercise system performance models.Support major program reviews.Integrate system components and conduct system testsPlan and execute test events.Work within a team to accomplish customer deployment goals.Identifying critical analysis required, organizing and performing analysis tasks, organizing and performing system- and design-level trades, developing and evaluating algorithms, defining system architecture to implement algorithmsRequirements verification planning and executionSupport business development, development of system engineering and analysis program plans.Develop concepts of operation, technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability and effectiveness analyses, functional analysis, time-line analysis, detailed trade studiesCreate clear and attainable project objectives, build project requirements, and manage constraints of cost, time, scope, and qualityEnsure production schedules are met and system resources are used effectivelyCoordinate resolution of production-related problemsEnsures proper relationships are established between customers, teaming partners, and vendors to facilitate the delivery of systems and servicesManage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables.Supervise, manage, support and evaluate personnel#SpaceIntelQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Radio Frequency, STEM degree, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related Engineering field. A minimum of 5 years of relative experienceUS Citizenship and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and willing to sit for and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request. Contract requires TS/SCI with polyExperience in signal processing for complex RF waveforms.Experience with Radio Frequency Communications, Signal Processing, and System Analysis.Desired Qualifications:Excellent written and oral communication skills.A team-first mentality that supports a wide range of technical projects and tasks.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$104,000 - $166,000. 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: 2025-154118Position Category: EngineeringClearance: Top Secret/SCI