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
The SETA will assist with technical oversight and program management of vendors developing technical solutions. The SETA will be expected to utilize sound systems engineering skills to support the design, development, and deployment of technical solutions as well as provide recommendations to improve the probability of overall mission success. The SETA will provide technical assessments and determine the viability of technical approaches and designs proposed by vendors.Responsibilities:Support technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with various stakeholders to ensure technical solutions achieve the desired outcomeProvide independent assessment of technical feasibility and design approach of solutions proposed by vendorsProvide sound engineering recommendations regarding current and future efforts to enhance overall utility and usabilityIdentify and assess technical risks and provide potential mitigation approaches and recommendationsSupport the development and execution of program plans for strategic development effortsDevelop strategies, plans, and procedures to fully test systems and evaluate their ability to meet requirementsSupport the development of process board documentation and briefing artefacts used to support oversight of efforts by leadershipMaintain project plans for assigned projectsPrepare, maintain, and assist with the preparation and maintenance of Statements of Work (SOW), System Requirements Specifications (SRSs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), Test Plans, and all other project documentsAttend and support CIR, PDR, CDR, monthly, and other reviews, document results of meetings, solicit and integrate comments providing recommendations
Qualifications
Required:Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraphBachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or other related technical discipline with 8 years of experience, or a master's degree with 6 years of experiencePrior experience supporting in a customer facing, Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration capacity5+ years of experience supporting the design and development of complex systems5+ years of specialized, relevant technical experience in the general areas of systems engineering, systems development, and engineering design5+ years of experience with strategic technical development efforts for complex systemsStrong engineering background in chemical, mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or similar science or engineering educationDesire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projectsSelf-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developmentsExperience with Systems Integration work (writing technical requirements, evaluating design documentation, developing system flow charts, etc.)Motivated self-starter who excels in a dynamic environmentStrong organizational and communications skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teamsDesired:Master’s degree or higher in an engineering, science, or other related technical discipline10+ years of experience supporting the development and deployment of technical solutionsTravel:Sporadic non-local CONUS travel expected. Potential OCONUS travel possible