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 We are seeking a Systems Engineer (Mid/Sr.) for Integration & Test (SEIT) supporting our NASA customer based at Wallops Flight Facility in VA.As prime contractor on the Peraton Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract, Peraton is responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment and systems engineering of NASA’s worldwide satellite communication networks.  In this position, you will become part of NASA’s return to the moon, support new earth and space science missions, and launch vehicles. You will be an integral part of a world class team that ensures NASA space-ground communications are reliable and meet mission requirements.The SENSE Direct to Earth (DTE) SEIT team supports cross functional disciplines such as Hardware/Software Engineering and System Engineering for the DTE projects. This will include study, design, development, integration, testing, verification and operations of spaceflight, airborne and ground system hardware and software, including development and validation of new technologies to enable future space and science missions.In this position, you will make plans, direct, and coordinate system engineering, integration and testing activities associated across multiple functional areas and products, including the following:Provide System Engineering excellence through the System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) processesSupport deployment of new and revised applications to operational systems, including performing hardware and software testingCollaborate with technical engineering teams, Operations, IT Security, Mission Assurance, and Task Order Leads to identify, resolve, and mitigate system anomalies-including complex system, software, and cybersecurity issues while supporting Task Order requirements and deliverables across all program functional elements.Provide leadership over planning, scheduling, state of health, and risk management activitiesGuide the cross functional teams, lead and present at major program reviewsMentor the program junior systems engineersPerform system level testing with ground systems equipment for end-to-end testing in the Ground Station Testing Facility (GSTF)Support GSTF management tasks involving DTE hardware and softwareSupport orbital and launch operations activities Qualifications Required Experience:A Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering), and 5+ years of related technical experience; or a MS degree and 3+ years of experience3+ years of development, integration, and test (I&T) within the systems engineering functionExperience working with customers to document, derive, and develop requirementsExperience communicating complex technical projects to high-level stakeholdersExperience in creation of Test Strategy, Plans, Scripts and Summary Reports.Experience with Test Automation Tools and Practices, including scripting (C++, Python, MATLAB, Perl, UNIX)Experience with Windows and Linux servers (RedHat, CentOS)Experience using Microsoft (MS) Office Tools to produce PowerPoint briefings, MS Project schedules, MS Word documents, and generate and manipulate Excel filesAbility to travel for up to several weeks each year to support DTE activities.This position requires a “Public Trust” background check with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.Must be a US citizen.Desired Experience:Experience with the NASA Near Space Network, including the Direct to Earth (DTE) and Space Relay (SR) networksSoftware development and familiarity with scripting languagesProficient professional written and verbal communication skills including briefings and presentations to leadership and customersStrong interpersonal skills, problem solving, multi-tasking, and attention to detailsAbility to work with a diverse group of suppliers, vendors and Government employeesAn active Secret clearance is a plus (but not required)