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Systems Engineer / Space Communications

Peraton
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Las Cruces, NM, USA
Aug 01, 2026

Required Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics, or related technical field.
  • 2 years of experience in the analysis, design, and development of communications systems.
  • Prior experience in systems engineering or with systems engineering practices. 
  • Knowledge of system engineering lifecycle processes. 
  • Prior experience leading and performing trade studies associated with ground systems and components.
  • Prior work experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Ground Systems and Antenna components
    • Systems Sustainment
    • Network Engineering
  • Experience with supporting the process of technically evaluating vendors associated with communications systems.
  • Experience presenting to vendors, peers, upper-level management and other customers in written and verbal formats (e.g., PDCR, SRR, CDR, SAR, ORR, etc.) 
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite (i.e. Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, etc.).
  • Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter.
  • Must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.  
  • Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.

Desired Qualifications

  • Active security clearance
  • Master's degree in: Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
  • Familiarity with NASA System Engineering processes.
  • Prior experience coordinating and directing the work of peers.
  • Prior experience working with:
    • NASA project(s).
    • Procurement, integration, verification, and validation.
    • Satellite ground station design/implementation/support
  • TDRS knowledge
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy while understanding broader technical issues.
  • Excellent organizational skills such as prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
  • Ability to work in both a team environment and independently as a proactive self-starter.

Job ID

167516

Security Clearance

SECRET
About Peraton

At Peraton, we’re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We’re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world’s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

We’re not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done, no matter the challenge.

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