Systems Engineer

ResponsibilitiesThe ideal Systems Engineer will possess the knowledge and technical expertise to support the team during the entire Systems Engineering life cycle. We are seeking a forward leaning self-starter capable of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast paced environment. They will be expected to support multiple efforts and will assist the customer in making informed decisions related to requirements and developments. Candidate will perform traditional Systems Engineering activities to include the following tasks/duties:Collaborate with customer and stakeholders to understand mission needs then develop Concept of operations (CONOPS) documentsCapture and document user, functional, and technical requirementsPerform analysis and allocation of requirements to systems and segmentsProvide project management support, development of project plans, integration and test support and initial solution definitionDevelop and document programmatic Governance processes Coordinate and lead technical exchange meetings (TEMS)Perform with Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (COAs), and Engineering AssessmentsDevelop technical and programmatic road maps.Work with customers, mission partners, program managers, and other technical team members to support system integration activities.Develop and maintain technical documentation and assist with Engineering Implementation Plans.Identify technical, CI and operational risks and recommend mitigationsCreating briefings to support Control Gates QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.A Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years of relevant experience; or a masters degree and six (6) years of relevant experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degreeMinimum of 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer providing the above services Strong written, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders.Be a self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments.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: 2026-172654Position Category: Information TechnologyClearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly