Want to be part of an MBSE effort that’s driving integration and accelerating weapons systems analysis across the Intelligence Community?
Peraton was recently awarded a highly strategic mission: to design and implement a consolidated, integrated MBSE architecture across all major Intel Centers in support of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD). This unified architecture will speed up threat analysis, improve decision-making, and ensure technical synchronization across a national mission.
As a Model-Based Systems Engineer, you’ll help architect and lead this transformation—working with senior government stakeholders and technical teams across:
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- ONI(Suitland, MD)
You will help shape the future of systems analysis and command & control modeling at the enterprise level—creating a tangible impact on national defense.
Your Role: Engineering Integration at Mission Speed
As a Model-Based Systems Engineer, you will:
- Provide on-site MBSE support at the Office of Naval Intelligence.
- Develop high-fidelity Systems Modeling Language (SysML) architecture models focused on foreign missile systems and Command & Control (C2) systems
- Design, develop, and maintain integrated DoDAF-compliant system architecture views and SysML artifacts
- Collaborate with government technical leads, product owners, and agency stakeholders on system modeling and requirements
- Produce high-quality technical and design documentation in support of system development and analysis
- Drive MBSE standardization, integration, and best practices across the joint environment
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of systems engineering experience with a BS/BA; 3+ years of relevant experience with MS/MA, and 2+ years of relevant experience with Ph.D.(An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
- TS/SCI clearance adjudicated and able to pass a polygraph
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools
- Experience developing SysML artifacts in support of real-world systems
- Familiarity with ITASE (Integrated Threat Analysis and Simulation Environment)
- Working knowledge of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to work across multiple agencies and locations in a coordinated technical team
Preferred Qualifications:
- TS/SCI with Poly
- Experience supporting or working within the Intelligence Community (IC)
- Familiarity with some of the following tools:
- Cameo Enterprise Architect, Teamwork Cloud, Cameo Simulation Toolkit
- RMSiS, MathWorks, CATIA, Simulink, STK
- Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Excel
- UAF/SysML, Enovia, NGTS, AFSIM
- Demonstrated experience presenting technical updates to government customers and senior stakeholders
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.
Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. 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
- 5+ years of systems engineering experience with a BS/BA degree
- 3+ years of relevant experience with an MS/MA degree
- 2+ years of relevant experience with a Ph.D.
- Additional four years of experience may substitute for a degree
- Adjudicated TS/SCI clearance and ability to pass a polygraph
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with MBSE principles and tools
- Experience developing SysML artifacts for real-world systems
- Familiarity with ITASE
- Working knowledge of DoDAF
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to work across multiple agencies and locations in a coordinated technical team
- TS/SCI with polygraph
- Experience supporting or working within the Intelligence Community
- Familiarity with Cameo Enterprise Architect, Teamwork Cloud, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, RMSiS, MathWorks, CATIA, Simulink, STK, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Excel, UAF/SysML, Enovia, NGTS, or AFSIM
- Experience presenting technical updates to government customers and senior stakeholders
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
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