Overview
Peraton 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. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer (SE) to support the Defense Special Missile and Aerospace Center (DEFSMAC). DEFSMAC requires a Systems Engineer to provide technical guidance and drive requirements gathering for a high-availability geo-visualization platform.The ideal candidate will collaborate with government Program Directors, power users and cross-functional teams to understand operational needs, define system specifications, and recommend scalable, reliable solutions. Key responsibilities include analyzing current geo-visualization capabilities, understanding technical architecture, evaluating current application limitations, and ensuring future designs align with performance, availability, and security standards.This Systems Engineer position requires a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and writing skills, deep systems engineering expertise, and experience in mission-critical, real-time geospatial applications.#MDFSP #AJCM
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience, ORMaster’s degree or PhD in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience, ORHigh School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general systems engineering experiencePosition requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.Desired Qualifications:Proven experience in systems engineering and technical consulting for high-availability platformsBackground in geo-visualization tools, geo-informational systems, or related technologiesExpertise in gathering, documenting, and validating technical requirementsAbility to provide actionable recommendations for system architecture, scalability, and reliabilityExcellent communication skills for cross-functional and multi-organizational collaborationProven communication skills for stakeholder engagementApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.