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.
Responsibilities- Support the system engineering of a software tool, including the integration of sensor systems and the development of technical requirements.
- Assist project teams in aligning project milestones and deliverables with adjacent stakeholder dependencies.
- Create and manage program technical documentation, including system design documents, test plans, and user manuals.
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including development contractors.
- Assist with the programmatic oversight of development contractors, including monitoring progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
- Support the training of external stakeholders on the system, including the development of training plans and materials.
- Serve as the project lead, managing the end-to-end system engineering project lifecycle for the integration, deployment, and training of 3rd party systems.
- Manage the system engineering project lifecycle, including requirements development, system design, testing, and deployment.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure effective integration of 3rd party systems.
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets,
- Identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with contractual and programmatic requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- TS/SCI with relevant polygraph
- Minimum of 15 years with BS/BA; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Experience with system engineering, software development, and integration of complex systems.
- Experience integrating sensor systems.
- Experience managing projects or teams with a strong understanding of project management principles and practices.
- Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including development contractors and stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with IC, DoW operations/procedures
- Knowledge of system development methodologies, such as Agile or waterfall.
- Experience with programmatic oversight of development contractors.
- Knowledge of C2 systems.
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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application StatementsThe 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- TS/SCI clearance with relevant polygraph
- Minimum 15 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 19 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience with systems engineering, software development, and integration of complex systems
- Experience integrating sensor systems
- Experience managing projects or teams and strong understanding of project management principles and practices
- Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, development contractors, and stakeholders
- Familiarity with Intelligence Community and Department of War operations and procedures
- Knowledge of Agile or waterfall system development methodologies
- Experience with programmatic oversight of development contractors
- Knowledge of command-and-control systems
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.







