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
QualificationsRequired 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, OR
- Master’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, OR
- High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general systems engineering experience
- Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Desired Qualifications:
- Proven experience in systems engineering and technical consulting for high-availability platforms
- Background in geo-visualization tools, geo-informational systems, or related technologies
- Expertise in gathering, documenting, and validating technical requirements
- Ability to provide actionable recommendations for system architecture, scalability, and reliability
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional and multi-organizational collaboration
- Proven communication skills for stakeholder engagement
Applicants 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.
Peraton OverviewPeraton 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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline plus 10 years of systems engineering experience
- Master’s degree or PhD in a qualified engineering field or related discipline plus 8 years of systems engineering experience
- High school diploma or GED plus 14 years of general systems engineering experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Experience in systems engineering and technical consulting for high-availability platforms
- Background in geo-visualization tools, geographic information systems, or related technologies
- Expertise gathering, documenting, and validating technical requirements
- Ability to recommend system architecture, scalability, and reliability improvements
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional and multi-organizational collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement communication skills
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.
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