Systems Engineering Advisor

Peraton

$146K — $234K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years, master's with 10 years, or PhD with 7 years of relevant experience; additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum 5+ years as a Systems Engineer
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to present complex information to varied audiences
  • Self-starter with initiative in managing parts of technical developments
  • Ability to juggle multiple fast-paced projects
  • Comfortable in a dynamic team environment

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to develop Concept of Operations documents
  • Capture and document User, Functional, and Technical requirements
  • Analyze and allocate requirements to systems and segments
  • Define and design end-to-end systems to meet mission needs
  • Establish and coordinate development of standards and procedures for product development
  • Review test plans and procedures to ensure they meet objectives
  • Provide project management support and develop project schedules

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaboration with cutting-edge technology and a dynamic team
  • Exposure to diverse projects within the Systems Engineering life cycle
  • Engagement in missions with significant impact
  • Possibility of overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The ideal Systems Engineer will possess the knowledge and technical expertise to support the team during the entire Systems Engineering life cycle. We are seeking a forward leaning self-starter capable of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast paced environment. They will be expected to support multiple efforts and will assist the customer in making informed decisions related to requirements and developments. Candidate will perform traditional Systems Engineering activities to include the following tasks/duties:
  • Collaborate with customer and stakeholders to understand mission needs then develop Concept of Operations documents
  • Capture and document User, Functional, and technical requirements
  • Perform analysis and allocation of requirements to systems and segments
  • Define and design end-to-end systems that meet mission needs
  • Establish and coordinate development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall product development
  • Review test plans/procedures to ensures they meet the objectives
  • Provide project management support, development of project schedules and plans
  • Plan and coordinate integration and test support
  • Coordinate and participate in technical exchange meetings (TEMS)
  • Creating briefings to support Control Gates
  • Identify technical, CI and operational risks and recommend mitigations.


Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • A Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience; or a PhD and 7 years of relevant experience. An additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer providing the above services
  • Strong written, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Be a self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments.
  • Possess a desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects and be willing and able to aggressively learn the activities and focus of the organization.
  • Must be comfortable working in a dynamic team environment.


Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.

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