ResponsibilitiesPeraton 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.
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.
