Senior Systems Engineer
About The Position
Peraton is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of a software tool and oversee its commercial development contractor. The role supports project teams in defining system requirements and ensuring that they are translated into contractual tasks. It monitors contractor progress, execution, and deliverables to ensure compliance with requirements and good systems engineering practices. The engineer evaluates the contractor’s systems engineering processes—including requirements management, design, testing, and validation—and assesses software builds, documentation, and test results. The role identifies technical and programmatic risks, helps develop mitigation plans, and advises the vendor on process, tooling, and methodology improvements to increase product quality and development efficiency. The position also collaborates with internal stakeholders and the contractor to address issues and implement and monitor improvements.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with relevant polygraph.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience with a BS/BA; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile or waterfall.
- Experience overseeing commercial development contractors.
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with IC and DoW operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of commercial software development practices and methodologies.
- Experience with system development lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of C2 systems.
Responsibilities
- Support software tool development by assisting project teams with system requirements definition and ensuring requirements are properly translated into contractual tasks.
- Oversee the commercial development contractor’s work, including the application of systems engineering practices, efficient task execution, and delivery of products that meet requirements.
- Monitor and report on contractor progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Advise the vendor on systems engineering process improvements, including process enhancements, tooling, and methodologies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate effectively and address technical or programmatic issues that may affect software development.
- Review and assess the contractor’s systems engineering processes, including requirements management, design, testing, and validation.
- Evaluate contractor deliverables, including software builds, documentation, and test results, for compliance with contractual requirements.
- Identify and report technical or programmatic risks and work with the contractor to develop mitigation plans.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure the contractor follows good systems engineering practices.
- Analyze the contractor’s systems engineering processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Recommend process enhancements, tooling, and methodologies to improve development quality and efficiency.
- Collaborate with the contractor to implement process improvements and monitor their effectiveness.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off for vacation
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
