Lifecycle Systems Engineer

Program Overview

Cybersecurity experts, Scrum and Agile professionals and engineers (systems, software, network, and cloud reliability) design and sustain cloud infrastructure to host spacecraft command and control systems. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Antenna as a Service (AaaS), Data as a Service (DaaS), and an active Admin Wide Area Network (AWAN) team are provided.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a Senior Lifecycle Systems Engineer in our Chantilly, VA office to support the systems engineering, integration, and testing efforts in support of a marquis space resiliency program. As part of our Space Ground Systems (SGS) business unit, you will join a very talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team with the design, development, integration, test and deployment of complex systems, contributing to mission success for a variety of tenant stakeholders. Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession and company.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the Program Functional Engineering Team in system engineering, requirements analysis, system integration, design, architecture, and software engineering support
• Support technical authority over the program's technical decisions through request for change and configuration control board acceptance processes and will provide technical support to multiple integrated product teams
• Coordinate closely with program's technical team leads and product owners to develop and implement system-wide technical solutions

• Using a holistic approach, designs, develops, evaluates, and modifies end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle
• Generates quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning, design, and acquisition logistics
• Generates Systems Engineering process(s) to support the program mission and execution, as needed.
• Ensure requirements comply with customer and tenant requirements along with government standards through formal verification methods
• Translates high-level product development strategies into system requirement specifications working with other engineering disciplines to develop and implement system-wide lower-level detailed technical requirements
• Establishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall product development
• Designs, interfaces, and brings system elements together as a collective unit
• Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures
• Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts with system architects
• Coordinates updates and reviews of program CDRLs for periodic delivery
• Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation
• Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; OR bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; or a master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field. Additional Four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Experience with full life cycle software/system engineering to include requirements analysis, design, architecture, integration, and testing
• Demonstrated requirements management experience
• Experience with requirements testing processes in support of government programs
• Experience with risk management in the areas of identification and mitigation; along with CMMI and QA processes and procedures.
• Proficiency on Microsoft Windows office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Detail oriented, and a strong communicator able to work and collaborate within a group setting for internal and customer-facing engagements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with both DoD and associated policies/procedures is desired, with an emphasis on high level systems architecture and design
• Knowledge and understanding of Space Operations and the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) environment.
• Experience leading junior engineers and establishing technical goals on a program

Benefits:

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

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Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.