Cyber Systems Engineer, TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

3d • $176,000 - $282,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the analysis, design, integration, and implementation of complex systems. The engineer will work with users, government stakeholders, and technical teams to translate operational needs into system requirements and architectures. The role involves leading systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle, integrating capabilities and technologies into operational environments, and maintaining the technical integrity and quality of engineering deliverables.

Requirements

• 20 or more years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity, including planning, leading, and executing Systems Engineering activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, computer science, information systems, engineering science, engineering management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution; an additional five years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.
• Demonstrated experience developing Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) and translating business and operational needs into clear, actionable technical requirements for software developers, testers, and project managers.
• Experience defining detailed functional and technical requirements describing system behavior, data processing, interfaces, workflows, and business objectives.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and requirements management, including requirements elicitation, analysis, decomposition, derivation, traceability, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and high-level system architectures to develop detailed system requirements specifications.
• Lead systems engineering, design, development, and integration activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, evaluate technical approaches, and conduct feasibility studies.
• Provide technical leadership across requirements integration, system design, architecture, and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain system architecture, system design, engineering, and other technical documentation.
• Support system development and implementation planning, including assessment and development of Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), system integration plans, and test plans.
• Integrate new capabilities, technologies, and system designs into existing operational environments.
• Interface with Government stakeholders on Systems Engineering matters, including requirements, issues, risks, and technical challenges.
• Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of Systems Engineering deliverables and work products.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and conflicts, coordinating solutions across engineering and program teams.
• Communicate technical concepts, recommendations, and project status to program personnel, Government stakeholders, senior leadership, and executive audiences.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employees and their dependents on critical National Security programs.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually, up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short- and long-term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off for vacation, and company-paid holidays.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior